FY26 NASAO Annual Membership Dues - SP with Sole Source Conditions

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for FY26 NASAO Annual Membership Dues through a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions. The procurement covers a one-year membership term from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). This is a straightforward membership renewal requiring a single annual dues payment to maintain the state's membership in the national organization. The solicitation was posted on December 22, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 30, 2025. As a sole source procurement, this opportunity is limited to the specific vendor (NASAO) that provides this unique membership service, eliminating competitive bidding requirements. No specific evaluation criteria beyond membership eligibility and payment capability are anticipated, given the nature of the commodity being procured.

This procurement is subject to the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan requirements, which mandate that bidders demonstrate commitment to utilizing certified minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses to meet contract-specific diversity goals. Bidders must submit a completed U-Plan at the time of bid submission, selecting from options including self-performance by a certified BEP/VBP vendor, utilization of identified certified subcontractors, or demonstration of good faith efforts with a waiver request. The state maintains aspirational goals of awarding at least 30 percent of total contract dollars to certified diverse businesses and a minimum of 3 percent to veteran-owned businesses. Additionally, all contracts are subject to the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish insurance requirements, payment procedures, intellectual property provisions, and comprehensive security and compliance obligations. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, membership dues for state aviation associations typically range from modest annual amounts; the exact cost will be determined by NASAO's current dues schedule for state members.