Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #CM04306
SUNY Single Source Procurement of Centralized Online College Admissions Platform (The Common Application)
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
CM04306
NAICS
541512
The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is pursuing a single source procurement for a centralized online college admissions platform. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration - OEM/Vendor: - The Common Application (OEM and platform provider) - Product/Service Requested: - Centralized online college admissions platform - Enables students to apply to multiple SUNY colleges and universities with a single application - Allows entry of core information (demographics, extracurriculars, main essay) once for all applications - Statewide implementation across all SUNY institutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Single source procurement (no competitive bidding) - Exempt from standard advertising requirements - Focus on a unified, streamlined admissions process for all SUNY campuses - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Three-year contract term for the platform
Description
SUNY is seeking a centralized online college admissions platform that allows students to apply to multiple SUNY colleges and universities using a single application. This platform will streamline the admissions process by enabling prospective students to enter their core information once, including demographics, extracurricular activities, and one main personal essay. The contract term is 3 years and the location is statewide within SUNY System Administration. The procurement is a sole source or exempt from advertising, indicating a single provider or specific exemption applies.