Basic Abilities Test (BAT) Administration Services

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting a statutorily mandated 15 business day advertisement of an intended single source procurement for Basic Abilities Test (BAT) Administration Services in Leon County, Florida. This procurement involves the continued administration of the BAT, a cognitive abilities examination required by Section 943.17, Florida Statutes, for individuals seeking admission into Florida criminal justice basic recruit training programs for law enforcement and corrections positions. The BAT measures cognitive and non-cognitive abilities appropriate to entry-level officers and has been developed by industrial-organizational psychologists using thorough job analysis. The contract term is 10 years, with services covering educational and reference software, employee skill testing and assessment services, and educational guidance services. Key deliverables include computer-based testing administration through an established testing platform, candidate registration and scheduling systems, and access to a statewide network of authorized testing centers. The posting was made on March 10, 2026, with the last day for receipt of information from prospective vendors on March 31, 2026, and the advertisement will remain available for at least 15 business days as required by Florida Statutes Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3).

The intended single source vendor is Pearson Vue, a business of NCS Pearson, Inc., located in Bloomington, Minnesota, which currently administers the BAT and operates 145 authorized testing centers throughout Florida. The single source justification is based on Pearson Vue's established testing infrastructure, demonstrated integration capability with FDLE's Automated Training Management System (ATMS), and existing capacity to deliver BAT services to candidates statewide. No estimated dollar amount is specified in the procurement documentation. This procurement does not appear to contain specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. The incumbent vendor, Pearson Vue, brings existing technological infrastructure and proven system integration capabilities that support the continuity of BAT administration services across Florida's criminal justice training network.