SSN KLW-2025-31 - NPR Broadcast Programs - Final.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- KLW-2025-31
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- Albany County, Wyoming
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This document is a Sole Source Notification (SSN) issued by the University of Wyoming's Procurement and Payment Services for a proposed purchase from National Public Radio (NPR). The University intends to issue a sole source purchase order for subscription programming access to various NPR broadcast programs for a one-year term, including "Morning Edition", "All Things Considered", "Here & Now", "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!", "Weekend Edition", "Fresh Air", and "TED Radio Hour". The procurement also potentially includes the GROVE digital delivery system and PRSS satellite distribution system. Electronic submissions will be accepted through BidNet's portal until 2:00 PM (MDT) on Monday, September 15, 2025, with the University reserving the right to be the sole judge in reviewing responses regarding quality, performance, and price.
The notification emphasizes that this is an informational document and not a formal request for competitive quotes or proposals. Any interested party believing they can provide a comparable product is invited to submit a detailed Statement of Capabilities. The University will use these submissions to determine whether to conduct a competitive solicitation, with the ultimate determination being solely at the University's discretion. Potential suppliers are instructed to clearly identify and separately package any confidential or proprietary information, with Procurement Services retaining the right to make a written determination about the validity of confidentiality claims.
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SSN # KLW-2025-31– NPR Broadcast Programs Page 1
September 9, 2025
SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION (SSN) -KLW-2025-31
Proposed Sole Source Purchase for National Public Radio (NPR) Broadcast Programs
The University of Wyoming (the University) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to National Public Radio, Inc. (NPR), for the purchase of subscription programming access to various broadcast programs and resources described herein for a one (1) year term. Any purchase order resulting from this proposed sole source will be governed by the University of Wyoming’s Terms and Conditions.
The minimum requirements of this purchase are included below:
Subscription programming access to the following broadcast programs, including but not limited to:
1) Morning Edition
2) All Things Considered
3) Here & Now
4) Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
5) Weekend Edition
6) Fresh Air
7) TED Radio Hour
In addition to the above broadcasts, the resulting order may also include but not be limited to:
1) GROVE digital delivery system and software
2) PRSS satellite distribution system
Any interested party that believes it can comprehensively provide a comparable product as noted above, shall submit a Statement of Capabilities in sufficient detail to determine if the specifications can be met.
University of Wyoming will only accept or consider electronic submissions received in BidNet’s electronic solicitation portal on or before 2:00 PM (MDT) on Monday, September 15, 2025. Submissions received after this date and time or received outside of the BidNet portal may not be considered. The University shall be the sole judge in reviewing responses with regards to quality, performance, and price.
This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals. Information received will be considered to determine whether to conduct a competitive solicitation. A determination to not compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the University.
Any restrictions on the use or inspection of material contained within the statement of capabilities shall be clearly stated in the document itself. The Supplier must state specifically what elements of the statement of capabilities are to be considered confidential/proprietary. Confidential/proprietary information must be readily identified, marked, and separately packaged from the rest of the response. Co-mingling of
SSN # KLW-2025-31– NPR Broadcast Programs Page 2 confidential/proprietary and other information is NOT acceptable. Procurement Services will make a written determination as to the apparent validity of any request for confidentiality. The written decision of Procurement Services will be sent to the Supplier as required.
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