Phonak Frequency Modulation/Digital Modulation Systems - DESE

The State of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Single Feasible Source-Commodity (SFSC) solicitation for Phonak Frequency Modulation/Digital Modulation Systems, designated under solicitation number SFSC30034902201470. The procurement is specifically for the Missouri School for the Deaf, located in Fulton, Missouri, and is restricted to invited vendors only. The solicitation period runs from March 25, 2022, through April 8, 2022, with responses due by 2:00 PM CDT on the final day. The contract period will be effective from the date of award and will last for one year, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. While specific line item details are not provided, the procurement appears focused on acquiring specialized frequency and digital modulation systems to support educational technology for deaf students. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with the primary procurement contact being Tammy Michel, who can be reached at 573-751-3114.

The solicitation is designated as a Single Feasible Source-Commodity procurement, which inherently limits vendor participation to only invited vendors, effectively restricting open competition. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. Additionally, no estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in any of the supporting documents. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, and the delivery location is explicitly defined as the Missouri School for the Deaf at 505 East 5th Street in Fulton, Missouri 65251. The procurement appears targeted and specialized, suggesting a specific technological need for the educational institution that requires precise vendor qualifications and capabilities.