Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2137593
Sole Source Procurement of National External Diploma Program (NEDP) from CASAS for NYSED
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
2137593
NAICS
611710
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for a statewide high school equivalency program: - Government Buyer: - New York State Education Department (NYSED) - Bureau of Fiscal Management, Contract Administration Unit - OEM Highlight: - CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) is the exclusive provider and OEM for the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) - Products/Services Requested: - National External Diploma Program (NEDP) - Competency-based high school equivalency program for adults and out-of-school youth - No part numbers or specific quantities provided; service is delivered statewide - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement: CASAS is the only provider of NEDP - No subcontracting or joint ventures permitted - Exempt from competitive bidding; no alternative vendors considered - Program is designed for individualized, flexible diploma attainment based on mastery of academic and life skills
Description
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to contract with CASAS to provide the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), a competency-based high school equivalency program for adults and out-of-school youth. CASAS is the sole source provider of the NEDP, which offers individualized, flexible pathways to a diploma through demonstrated mastery of academic and life skills. This procurement is sole source with no opportunity for subcontracting, joint ventures, or competitive bidding.