Sole Source contract with National Student Clearinghouse

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has entered into a sole source agreement with the National Student Clearinghouse to access a comprehensive, nationwide database containing detailed information on the enrollment status and educational achievements of postsecondary students. This database, maintained exclusively by the Clearinghouse, includes records dating back up to 45 years and covers over 3,700 postsecondary institutions across the United States. The purpose of this contract is to enable NYSED to obtain data on the postsecondary enrollment and achievements of high school graduates in New York State, including reports from individual high schools. The contract, which runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, was awarded without a competitive bidding process due to the sole source nature of the provider, with approval from the Office of the State Comptroller. The agreement covers all counties within New York State and is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The contract was posted on June 5, 2025, with a response deadline of June 12, 2025. The primary contact for the contract is Jessica Hartjen, a Contract Management Specialist at NYSED, who can be reached via email or phone. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 812990 and is managed by the NYS Department of Education, with further details available through the NYS Contract Reporter.