OH_OOD_Sole_Source_Letter_4.8.25.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Justification letter from Alliance Enterprises, Inc. addressed to Tim Schultz, Sourcing Supervisor, located in Columbus, OH. The letter pertains to the Aware Software Application and is specifically intended for the Ohio Department of Education (DOE) Division of Blind Services and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
The document details the Aware VR application, a proprietary commercial off-the-shelf software solution designed for vocational rehabilitation agencies. Alliance Enterprises claims exclusive rights to provide support, training, updates, and upgrades for the software, which fully complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and helps agencies meet Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)-911 reporting requirements and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) standards. The company maintains sole access to the application's source code and technical documentation, positioning itself as the only authorized vendor for these Aware Applications for the specified DOE divisions.
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Alliance Enterprises 2590 Willamette Drive, Suite 101 T: 360-456-7000 allianceenterprises.com Lacey, WA 98516 F: 360-456-7100
April 4, 2025 Attn: Tim Schultz, Sourcing Supervisor 150 East Campus View Boulevard, Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43235
RE: Sole Source Justification for Aware Software Application
To Whom It May Concern, Alliance Enterprises, Inc. (Alliance) is a privately held company established in 1981 with a mission to develop and support socially relevant computing solutions. Alliance’s flagship software offering is the Aware VR application, an enterprise level case management and financial management solution specifically created for vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies.
Additionally, the company provides rapid response emergency technicians, SOC 2 compliant securities, and professional services which simultaneously make Aware Software both exceptional in the industry and the best use of available funding. Alliance updates Aware to ensure that our partners maintain compliance with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)-911 reporting changes and meet the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Aware is an existing, proprietary, commercial off-the-shelf software application. Within the scope of the software, the solution fully complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Alliance is the only vendor authorized to provide Support, Training, and Updates (including corrections or patches) or Upgrades (which include feature enhancements and new features). In addition, Alliance is the only vendor who has direct access to all source code and technical documentation.
Alliance retains sole rights and access to the Aware application’s proprietary source code and is therefore the only vendor authorized to provide services and support for the DOE Division of Blind Services and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Aware Applications.
Sincerely, Karen Dunn, CEO
Alliance Enterprises, Inc.
Karen Dunn (Apr 8, 2025 08:55 PDT)
OH OOD Sole Source Final Audit Report 2025-04-08
Created: 2025-04-04
By: Kristin De Han (kristin.dehan@allianceenterprises.com)
Status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAqQNhmBZpjYY5oxcZ3D5Gx7riF8xVF0Xe
"OH OOD Sole Source" History Document created by Kristin De Han (kristin.dehan@allianceenterprises.com)
2025-04-04 - 3:09:16 PM GMT
Document emailed to Karen Dunn (karen.dunn@allianceenterprises.com) for signature
2025-04-04 - 3:09:20 PM GMT
Email viewed by Karen Dunn (karen.dunn@allianceenterprises.com)
2025-04-08 - 3:54:40 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Karen Dunn (karen.dunn@allianceenterprises.com) Signature Date: 2025-04-08 - 3:55:29 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2025-04-08 - 3:55:29 PM GMT
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