Sole Source Contract for Administration of PSAT and SAT Assessments

The South Carolina Department of Education intends to enter into a sole‑source contract with The College Board to administer the PSAT and SAT assessments for high‑school students across the state. This contract is valued at approximately $2.67 million and will cover all aspects of test administration, including test development, delivery, scoring, and reporting. The procurement is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560, allowing a direct award when a single source is deemed uniquely qualified. • Scope: Full lifecycle management of statewide PSAT and SAT testing (registration, logistics, scoring, data reporting). • Funding: Fixed‑price budget of $2,671,230, indicating a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. • Procurement method: Sole source – no competitive bidding required, with protest procedures outlined for interested parties.