Wide range of professional, educational, clinical, comprehensive and standardized assessment tools.

The State of New Mexico is pursuing a sole-source procurement for a wide range of professional, educational, clinical, comprehensive, and standardized assessment tools from Pearson Assessments, with proposals due September 27, 2026. The sole-source determination, documented in the attached Sole Source Request and Determination Form dated August 27, 2026, authorizes direct negotiation with Pearson without competitive bidding.

The procurement covers Pearson's comprehensive assessment product suite, including validated instruments used across educational, clinical, and professional settings. The state's justification for sole-source procurement rests on the proprietary and specialized nature of Pearson's assessment tools, established reliance on these specific products for educational and clinical evaluation, and the switching costs associated with transitioning to alternative instruments. The state determined that Pearson's validated, nationally recognized instruments are necessary to meet its requirements and support continuity of educational and clinical operations.

No contract value, term length, or place of performance is specified in the available materials.