LCA-GED Vouchers Small Purch Sole Source Cond-SE

The State of Illinois is procuring the purchase of GED test taking vouchers for the Lincoln's Challenge Academy through a Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions solicitation. The agency requires these vouchers to allow cadets at the Lincoln's Challenge Academy to take the GED tests, which is a core component of the program. The agency has determined that NCS Pearson is the sole provider of the online GED testing services required. The value of this sole source purchase is $70,000, and the contract period is from May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, with a possible one-year renewal. The agency has purchased these services from NCS Pearson in the past, with the last purchase occurring on August 19, 2021. No set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are indicated. NCS Pearson is identified as the incumbent provider. The funding for this purchase will come from the Lincoln's Challenge Academy program budget, but the total estimated value of the contract is not specified.