Tenders/Sole Source Notification

Sole Source Notification

Department of Education

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Sep 23, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Software and Anti Corruption. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through OregonBuys, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This is a sole source notification from the Department of Education in the United States, identified by bid solicitation number S-58100-00018014. A sole source notification is a formal announcement by a government agency indicating its intent to procure goods or services from a single, specific vendor without engaging in a competitive bidding process. This approach is typically employed when only one supplier can provide the necessary product or service, or when specific circumstances, such as proprietary technology or urgent requirements, justify bypassing competition. The Department of Education is likely seeking to acquire specialized products, software, or services that are exclusively available from a particular provider. Such notifications are crucial for transparency, allowing other potential vendors or interested parties to review the proposed procurement and submit any objections or relevant information to the agency. The specific details of the goods or services to be procured, the justification for the sole source award, and the vendor's identity will be further elaborated in the official documentation released by the Department of Education.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from OregonBuys and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Education

Department of Education has issued 482 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 45 currently open and 117 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 7 countries including Bahamas, Australia, and Ireland. Notices are distributed via QTenders Queensland, VendorPanel Public Tenders, and Hawaii HANDS. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit OregonBuys to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Education in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.