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Sole Source Procurement of Tufting Head for Inteva Stitching Cell at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is pursuing a sole source procurement for a specialized tufting (stitching) head for its Inteva stitching cell. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Director of Procurement & Contracts - OEM Highlight: - Inteva Products is the sole OEM and supplier - Products/Services Requested: - 1 tufting (stitching) head compatible with the Inteva stitching cell - Required for specialized stitching of thick or highly curved structures - No part number specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Inteva Products can supply and integrate the tufting head with the proprietary Inteva stitching cell - The procurement is justified as sole source due to the proprietary nature of the system and lack of alternative suppliers - The existing stitching cell is outdated and no longer supported - Estimated contract value: $387,111

Description

Mississippi State University is requesting a sole source purchase for a tufting (stitching) head for their Inteva stitching cell. This equipment is needed to replace an outdated stitching cell that no longer has maintenance or service support. Inteva Products is the only supplier capable of integrating the control system and developing the tufting head required for specific stitching applications. The total estimated cost for the item is $387,111. The response deadline for this procurement is August 6, 2026.

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