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FSDB Single-Source Procurement of Newsela Educational Software Licenses (3-Year Subscription)

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is planning a single-source procurement for educational software licenses from Newsela over a three-year period. - Government Buyer: - Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) - Office: Director of Purchasing - OEM Highlight: - Newsela is the sole source and manufacturer of the requested software - Products/Services Requested: - Newsela All Access PD Pass License - Newsela ELA License - Newsela Science License - Newsela Social Studies License - Newsela Writing License - All licenses are for a 3-year subscription (FY 2026-2029) - Product Details: - Proprietary software platform with exclusive educational content - Features include differentiated reading levels, embedded formative assessments, and customizable close reading tools - Content partnerships with Associated Press, Washington Post, National Geographic, Scientific American, and Smithsonian - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Newsela is the only provider with this combination of content, features, and intellectual property protections - No alternative vendors or products meet the specified requirements - Estimated contract value: up to $47,000

Description

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) intends to purchase proprietary software licenses from Newsela for a three-year period covering FY 2026-2029. The procurement includes licenses for the All Access PD Pass, ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Writing products. Newsela is the sole source provider of this proprietary instructional content platform, which includes unique content partnerships with organizations such as the Associated Press and National Geographic. The software offers differentiated reading levels, embedded formative assessments, and close reading tools tailored to specific curricular goals. The estimated contract value is not to exceed $47,000.

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