The Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group- Sole Source Pre-Award

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has issued a Sole Source Pre-Award procurement notice (Solicitation 2026-SSC-798) for The Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group, posted on February 26, 2026. This sole source procurement method bypasses competitive bidding to award a contract directly to the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group, as justified through NMSU's sole source justification documentation signed by Dietrich Mackel on February 24, 2026. The solicitation encompasses one service line item to be delivered as a lot, though specific details regarding the scope of work, deliverables, key objectives, and required qualifications are contained within the sole source justification document and are not fully detailed in the pre-award notice. The procurement is issued in compliance with NMSA 13-1-128 and remains open for challenges from interested vendors who believe they can provide equal or greater service through March 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT. No site visits, bidders' meetings, or pre-award conferences are scheduled. Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Adrian Carabajal (acar67@nmsu.edu, 575-646-3578) or Ayleen Escalante (escaylee@nmsu.edu, 575-646-4413).

The pre-award notice does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, incumbent vendor information, or budget ranges. Interested vendors who question the sole source justification may submit written challenges within 15 calendar days of the posting date to NMSU's Director of Purchasing at purchasing@nmsu.edu. The notice does not reference existing infrastructure requirements, technology integration needs, or financial award values. Additional contract terms, including the award date, contract term, renewal options, funding sources, and pricing details, are referenced within the sole source justification documentation but are not disclosed in this pre-award notification. Vendors seeking comprehensive information regarding scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and other contract specifications should consult the attached sole source justification document or contact NMSU's procurement office directly.