National Public Radio - Sole Source Pre-Award

This solicitation is a sole‑source pre‑award request for services related to National Public Radio (NPR). The university has posted a justification for awarding the contract without competition, but it permits interested vendors to challenge the justification in writing within 15 calendar days of posting. The only service line item references the “Sole Source Document,” and no detailed scope is disclosed in the posting; interested parties must review the attached PDF (NPR Sole Source 2026.pdf) to determine fit. The opportunity remains open until early September, with no budget amount disclosed publicly. • Sole‑source pre‑award solicitation (event 2027‑SSC‑869) for NPR‑related services. • Posting date 06 Aug 2026; closing date 05 Sep 2026; challenges accepted until 21 Aug 2026. • Primary contact: Melinda Lujan‑Severns (email [email protected], phone +1 575‑646‑4636). • No commodity codes or product items listed; only one service line (ID S1) referencing the sole‑source document. • Potentially a $60 k+ purchase (per internal form rule) but exact value undisclosed.