NCS Pearson, Inc. Sole Source Claim

The contract is for the recognition of NCS Pearson, Inc. as the sole source vendor of their products and materials. The District will recognize NCS Pearson, Inc. as the Sole Source vendor for 1 year, at which time they will again verify this claim and post another Sole Source for those who may wish to challenge. The scope of work includes the provision of materials listed on the attached Clinical Assessment Sole Source/Single Supplier Product List for 2019. Key points to consider are the sole source recognition, the verification process, and the potential for challenges to the recognition. • The contract is for a sole source recognition, which means that NCS Pearson, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the specified materials. • The recognition is for a period of 1 year, after which the District will verify the claim again. • The contract was posted nationwide to over 600 organizations, and no contests were submitted during the sole source period. • The District will continue to recognize NCS Pearson, Inc. as the sole source vendor until the next verification process.