Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Services The National SAM Innovation Project, NSIP, is the sole source provider for SAM services. I created the SAM process as part of a study in 2002 and established trademark and copyright protection for the name SAM®, SAMS®, School Administration Manager, School Administrative Manager, www.SamsConnect.com and the tools and processes used to include TimeTrack® and Time/Task Analysis™. NSIP was formed in 2005 and currently provides services to over 1,200 school and district leaders in twenty-three states. NSIP has a national program board and is recognized by the US federal government as a 501c3 non-profit corporation. NSIP provides services directly to districts, schools and states. NSIP is the sole source provider for SAM services including, but not limited to, training, coaching, data collection, TimeTrack™, Time/Task Analysis™, web site, data storage, training materials and professional development modules. Districts use Title 1, Title II, school improvement, teacher leadership, Professional development, grants, general funds and private grants to pay for SAM services. We are pleased to work with you to increase instructional leadership time and improve instructional practice.