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Sole Source Procurement of MATLAB Academic Licenses and Toolboxes for University of Southern Mississippi

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the University of Southern Mississippi for MATLAB software and toolboxes from The MathWorks, Inc. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Director of Procurement & Contracts - OEM Highlight: - The MathWorks, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes - Products/Services Requested: - Individual academic licenses for MATLAB software - Licenses for Simulink and various discipline-specific MATLAB toolboxes - Annual software license maintenance and support - Quantities: - Licenses are for named faculty, staff, and researchers across multiple departments - Notable Requirements: - Academic discounted pricing (lowest available tier) - Sole source justification: MATLAB and Simulink are industry-standard platforms with no functionally equivalent alternatives for the university's needs - Licenses support teaching, research, and cross-departmental collaboration - Objections to the sole source must include detailed documentation of an alternative provider

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is proposing a sole source purchase of individual academic licenses for MATLAB and associated toolboxes, including Simulink, for use by faculty, staff, and researchers across multiple departments for teaching and research purposes. The MathWorks, Inc. is the sole provider of these licenses, confirmed by direct contact and sales policy verification. The purchase includes academic discounted pricing, which is the best available for the institution. Comments or objections to the sole source designation must be submitted by June 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM Central Time as per Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13 (C).

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