SAS License Renewal

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in Leon County, Florida is conducting a single-source procurement for SAS software license renewal under purchase order PUR 7776. The procured goods consist of a comprehensive SAS software suite including Base SAS, SAS Access Interface to ODBC, SAS Access Interface to PC Files, SAS STAT, SAS ETS, and SAS Graph modules. AHCA currently maintains approximately 30 active SAS licenses that support critical agency functions including health care facility survey and certification activities, monthly scheduling reports, Medicaid operations data analysis, and database connectivity across multiple divisions. The procurement was posted on April 24, 2026, with a vendor information deadline of May 15, 2026, and the anticipated contract term is one year. Questions regarding this procurement should be directed to Holland Thornton at the AHCA Office of Information Systems. The agency seeks to renew licenses under the current a la carte license model, which provides flexibility in user numbers and types while maintaining critical operational continuity.

SAS Institute Inc. has been identified as the sole source vendor for this procurement, as the existing licenses are non-transferrable to resellers and can only be renewed directly through the manufacturer. This designation eliminates competition and restricts the procurement to the incumbent vendor, with no apparent set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted business categories mentioned in the solicitation materials. The existing SAS software infrastructure and current license configuration require direct integration with AHCA's ongoing operations and database systems. The estimated contract value for this one-year renewal is $50,000.00. The procurement was approved by multiple AHCA leadership, including the Deputy Secretary, Chief of Staff, and Secretary, indicating executive-level authorization for this critical software renewal.