EdSights Inc Sole Source Pre-Award

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is pursuing a sole source procurement for EdSights Inc's student success platform, a unique retention solution utilizing conversational AI technology. The procurement is specifically for an advanced student engagement service that employs AI-driven risk identification and automated outreach mechanisms across higher education environments. The contract will cover the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a total value of $99,750. Key deliverables include real-time persistence insights, proprietary risk identification for at-risk students, automated high-impact outreach recommendations, institutional trend analysis, crisis message escalation, and a trademarked Student Voice Score to measure student sentiment. The solicitation is open from August 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, with event number 2026-SSC-739. Potential vendors who believe they can provide equivalent services may submit a written challenge within 15 calendar days of posting to the Director of Purchasing at purchasing@nmsu.edu. The primary contact for this procurement is Melinda Lujan-Severns, reachable at mellujan@nmsu.edu or +1 575-646-4636.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or specific enterprise designations. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly detailed beyond EdSights Inc being the proposed sole source provider. The contract is technology-focused, requiring integration with existing institutional infrastructure to support student success initiatives. The specified budget of $99,750 represents the total contract value for the one-year term, with funds allocated through NMSU's IT Financial Operations department. The sole source justification emphasizes EdSights' unique capabilities that differentiate their platform from potential competitors, particularly their proprietary AI technology and comprehensive student engagement approach. The procurement follows NMSU's Business Procedures Manual and Procurement Code, with approvals required from department heads and procurement representatives. Interested parties are advised to log into the Pistol Pete's Bidding System for additional detailed information about the sole source justification and procurement specifications.