Single Source provider for n2y electronic licenses

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking a single source procurement for user licenses of n2y educational technology products for fiscal year 2025-2026. The specific products being acquired include L3 Skills, Unique Learning System, and News2you proprietary products, which are specialized educational resources designed for individuals with special needs. The procurement is targeted specifically at n2y, LLC, located in Huron, OH, who is identified as the sole source publisher and copyright holder of these products. The single source advertisement will be open from September 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM to September 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM, allowing potential vendors an opportunity to challenge the single source designation by demonstrating equivalent commodity capabilities. The total estimated budget for this procurement is not-to-exceed $13,000.00, and the products are characterized by their age-respectful, interactive, and standards-based content focused on academic and transition skills practice.

The procurement appears to be limited to a single vendor, n2y, LLC, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the documentation. The unique nature of the products—specifically designed for individuals with special needs—presents a significant barrier to alternative vendors, as n2y is positioned as the sole source publisher with unique copyright-protected materials. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly noted beyond the current n2y product suite. The procurement process allows for potential vendor challenges within a fifteen-business-day period, with the final determination of single source status remaining solely at the agency's discretion. The procurement is specific to St. Johns County within the state of Florida and is structured under Florida Statutes' single source procurement guidelines.