OSBE Request for SSA - National Student Clearinghouse.pdf
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This is a Request for Sole Source Authorization (SSA) submitted by the Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) to the Idaho Department of Administration's Division of Purchasing for the procurement of national postsecondary education records data from the National Student Clearinghouse. The OSBE seeks authorization to acquire comprehensive postsecondary enrollment information covering 98 percent of postsecondary students in the United States, which is essential for calculating postsecondary attendance rates for Idaho high school students attending institutions outside the eight Idaho public postsecondary institutions. The requested contract term is ten years, commencing February 10, 2025, and concluding February 9, 2035, with anticipated renewals. The solicitation was posted on January 31, 2025, with a five-business-day challenge period ending February 4, 2025, during which interested vendors may contest the sole source determination by submitting objections to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov.
The National Student Clearinghouse has been identified as the sole qualified vendor because it is the only nationwide source for college enrollment data, collecting information on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education to track student loan eligibility and enrollment status. The annual cost estimate is $41,440.33, bringing the total ten-year contract value to approximately $414,403.30 before any renewal terms. The OSBE has certified sufficient appropriation balances for payment and represents that no other vendor can provide equivalent postsecondary education records data to meet the agency's need. The request was submitted by Scott Greco, Deputy Director of OSBE, on January 29, 2025. Upon approval by the Division of Purchasing Administrator, the OSBE may proceed with issuing its own purchase order or contract document, provided the agency consults with legal counsel regarding contract terms and conditions and completes a business/financial analysis prior to any additional renewals beyond the initial ten-year term.
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Request for Sole Source Authorization_updated 7/2015 Page 1
Request for Sole Source Authorization (SSA) Division of Purchasing (DOP)
Email Completed Request Form to DOP at purchasing@adm.idaho.gov
New Request (Answer Questions 1-5)
Request to Renew SSA# (Answer Questions 6-8)
(Check this box to request an additional term for the same goods/services)
Request to Amend SSA# (Answer Questions 9-10) (Check this box to request a change to the goods/services, term, or other conditions of the SSA)
Agency Purchasing Representative (Name):
E-mail/Phone:
Name of Agency:
Request for the Purchase of:
Requested Supplier (vendor name):
Cost Estimate (attach quote):
Desired Term: Start Date: to End Date:
(For one-time purchases, please enter a one-year term from the date on which you wish to place the order)
Do you anticipate the need for renewals? Yes No
Sole Source History (renewals and amendments):
Provide a history of the sole source including: SSA number, date issued, term, cost, and brief description for original SSA and each renewal/amendment; and total value to date. See SSA Instructions for examples.
IDAPA 38.05.01.045 provides that sole source purchase shall be used only if a requirement is reasonably available from a single supplier.
NEW REQUESTS (complete #1-5)
1. Describe the Product or Service.
2. Describe your Agency’s Business Need for the requested product or service.
DOP use only:
SSA#
mailto:purchasing@adm.idaho.gov
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3. Justification: Check each box that applies and attach required documentation.
Sole source provider of a licensed or patented good or service (attach provider’s letter) Sole manufacturer AND distributor (attach manufacturer’s letter) Sole provider of factory-authorized/warranty service (attach provider’s letter) Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, systems, programs, etc.
Other (attach description and justification)
4. Describe what makes this Product or Service unique.
5. Provide a list of other suppliers contacted and describe the method for determining that there are no other possible suppliers.
REQUEST TO RENEW (complete #6-8) Note: each agency seeking authorization to renew a current SSA must conduct a business/financial analysis every 5 years, at a minimum, documenting estimated costs (as well as other factors) related to maintaining the current provider versus switching/migrating to a new provider/alternative solution, if one is available.
6. Confirm your Agency’s continuing Business Needs.
7. Justification: Check each box that applies and attach required documentation.
Sole source provider of a licensed or patented good or service (attach provider’s letter) Sole manufacturer AND distributor (attach manufacturer’s letter) Sole provider of factory-authorized/warranty service (attach provider’s letter) Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, systems, programs, etc.
Other (attach description and justification)
8. Describe the steps taken to confirm that the product/service continues to qualify as a sole source; include a list of suppliers contacted.
REQUEST TO AMEND (complete #9-10)
9. Describe (with specificity) the requested modifications to the scope of work, product requirements, cost or other proposed changes to your current SSA.
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10. Describe your Agency’s business need for the requested modifications.
Agency Certifications:
I certify that the Agency has sufficient appropriation balances for payment of the requested product/service.
(Checking this box takes the place of a DA-1 or IPRO request.)
I am aware that Idaho Code and IDAPA require procurements to be competitively bid unless specifically exempt;
that the statements contained in this Request are complete and accurate, based on my professional judgment and independent investigation; that no personal advantage will accrue to me or any member of my immediate family as a result of this direct procurement; and that based on my analysis of my agency’s business need and research into available products or services, no other vendor can provide the same or similar product or service to meet my agency’s need.
End-User/Program Agency Requestor:
Signature Date
Printed Name Title
Agency Purchasing Representative:
Printed Name Title
Upon approval by the Administrator, the Agency may proceed with the purchase and issue its own purchase order or contract document for this acquisition. The Division of Purchasing’s SSA number noted above (with Administrator approval, below) is the only authorization needed for the Agency to proceed with this purchase. Agency purchases from this sole source authorization shall not exceed the dollar amount listed above unless approved in writing by the Division of Purchasing.
APPROVED REJECTED
DOP ADMINISTRATOR:
Printed Name
Additional Conditions which apply to this approval:
The Agency must consult with its legal counsel regarding terms and conditions prior to entering into a contract with the approved supplier.
The Agency must complete a business/financial analysis prior to any additional renewals of this SSA.
Other (specify):
| undefined: On | |
| undefined_2: Off | |
| undefined_3: Off | |
| Request to Renew SSA: | |
| Request to Amend SSA: | |
| Agency Purchasing Representative Name: Scott Greco | |
| EmailPhone: sgreco@edu.idaho.gov/(208) 332-1577 | |
| Name of Agency: Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) | |
| Request for the Purchase of: National postsecondary education records data | |
| Requested Supplier vendor name: National Student Clearinghouse | |
| Cost Estimate attach quote: $41,440.33 per year | |
| Start Date: 2/10/2025 | |
| to End Date: 2/9/2035 | |
| Do you anticipate the need for renewals: Yes | |
| and each renewalamendment and total value to date See SSA Instructions for examples: N/A | |
| 1: NSC provides postsecondary enrollment information for 98% of the postsecondary students in the USA. NSC is the only source for this information. | |
| 2: The Idaho State Board of Education drives improvement of the K-20 education system for the citizens of Idaho, and is held responsible for calculating postsecondary attendance rates ("going") for Idaho high school students who attend institutions besides the eight Idaho public postsecondary institutions. For this calculation, OSBE relies exclusively on NSC data. | |
| 4: NSC is the only nationwide source for college enrollment data. | |
| possible suppliers: NSC collects this data on behalf of the US Department of Education to determine when a student is no longer enrolled (quit or graduated) to determine when their student loans are due. No one else collects this data. | |
| 6: | |
| Sole manufacturer AND distributor attach manufacturers letter_2: | |
| Other attach description and justification_2: | |
| list of suppliers contacted: | |
| other proposed changes to your current SSA: | |
| 10: | |
| Agency Certifications: On | |
| undefined_4: On | |
| 2025-01-29T16:33:44-0700 | |
| Scott Greco |
| Date: 1/29/2025 |
| Printed Name: Scott Greco |
| Title: Deputy Director |
| Date_2: |
| Printed Name_2: |
| Title_2: |
| APPROVED: Off |
| REJECTED: Off |
| Date_3: |
| Printed Name_3: |
| The Agency must consult with its legal counsel regarding terms and conditions prior to entering into a contract: Off |
| The Agency must complete a businessfinancial analysis prior to any additional renewals of this SSA: Off |
| Other specify: Off |
| Check Box2: Yes |
| Check Box7: Off |
| Check Box8: Off |
| Check Box9: Off |
| Check Box10: Off |
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