Mississippi Procurement Portal #9280-27-R-RFIN-00032

Sole Source Procurement of Collegiate Sports Connect Software Platform for Athletics Administration

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Athletics is seeking to procure a proprietary software platform for collegiate athletics administration. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Athletics - OEM and Vendor: - Collegiate Sports Connect (highlighted as the sole manufacturer and provider) - Product Requested: - Collegiate Sports Connect Software Platform - Quantity: 1 license - Description: Platform for talent identification, recruitment, professional networking, and industry intelligence tailored to NCAA athletics departments - No part number specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exclusive access to the largest database of NCAA athletics professionals - Industry-specific recruitment tools and professional development resources - Platform must provide features unavailable through generic recruiting solutions - Classified as a sole source procurement due to lack of comparable alternatives - No services or additional line items requested

Description

This is a sole source procurement managed by the University of Southern Mississippi for the purchase of Collegiate Sports Connect, a proprietary software platform designed specifically for collegiate athletics administration. The platform provides a comprehensive talent identification, recruitment, and professional networking solution tailored to NCAA athletics departments. The procurement is open with a response due date of July 17, 2026, and includes attachments justifying the sole source purchase. The procurement falls under the Information Technology category with a subcategory of Sole Source Notices.

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