Sole Source contract with National Student Clearinghouse

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is pursuing a sole source contract with National Student Clearinghouse for comprehensive postsecondary student data access. This procurement involves obtaining a nationwide central repository of educational enrollment and achievement information for New York State high school graduates. The contract will provide NYSED with detailed reports on student postsecondary enrollment and achievements, including individual high school student data from a database covering up to 45 years of educational records. National Student Clearinghouse has been identified as the exclusive provider of this comprehensive database, which encompasses records from over 3,700 postsecondary institutions across the United States. The Office of the State Comptroller has approved an exemption from competitive bidding for this procurement. The contract term is set for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and will apply to all New York State counties. The advertisement for this sole-source contract will conclude on June 12, 2025.

This procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for responding organizations. The sole source nature of the contract means that National Student Clearinghouse is the predetermined vendor, effectively eliminating competitive bidding. While specific budget details are not provided, the contract represents a critical data acquisition initiative for tracking and analyzing postsecondary educational outcomes across New York State. The procurement leverages an existing comprehensive national database without requiring additional infrastructure integration. No incumbent vendor information is listed, as this appears to be a continuation of an existing data service relationship. The contract's value and specific financial terms are not disclosed in the provided documentation, suggesting potential negotiation or pre-established pricing with the sole source provider.