The New Mexico Higher Education Department is seeking to purchase the Literacy, Adult and Community Education System (LACES) from Literacy Pro Systems, Inc. The LACES system is a web-based software solution designed to track program data for adult education and literacy programs. The system has been used by the department since 2006 and has been successful in increasing data accuracy and accountability. The contract will include technical support, updates, and upgrades to the system, as well as hosting of the database. The system is proprietary and cannot be maintained or upgraded by another provider. Key features of the system include: * Tracking of student data and program outcomes * Generation of reports for students, teachers, and program administrators * Data hosting and management * Technical support and training * Compliance with federal and state accountability requirements The department has determined that Literacy Pro Systems, Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required professional service, and the contract will be awarded on a sole source basis.