Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #75-20260812144100 UM
University of Mississippi Sole Source Procurement for Specialized IT Lab and Sports Science Equipment
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
75-20260812144100 UM
NAICS
423490, 423430
This opportunity from the University of Mississippi focuses on sole source procurement for specialized IT lab and sports science equipment. - Government Buyer: - University of Mississippi, Procurement and Contracts Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named, but product names indicate proprietary manufacturers (e.g., Catapult, VALD) - Products/Services Requested: - LT LabStation - FluidFocus - Catapult ThunderCloud - VALD suite: Dynamo, Force Plate, Force Frame, Human Trak, Nord Board - All items are categorized under CPU Micro-Integrated Hardware (NIGP 20447) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification; items are considered proprietary or highly specialized - Intended for technology and personnel service applications, likely in sports science and IT labs - Notice invites objections from parties who believe these items should not be sole source - Technical Details: - Products are likely used for force measurement, human tracking, and performance monitoring - Quantities and part numbers are not specified - Procurement is managed by the University of Mississippi in Lafayette County, MS
Description
The University of Mississippi anticipates purchasing specific items as sole source purchases, including LT LabStation, FluidFocus, Catapult ThunderCloud, and VALD Dynamo with related equipment. Interested parties who believe these items should not be certified as sole source are instructed to respond by September 1, 2026. The procurement is categorized under Information Technology (IT) with a subcategory of Personnel Service - Technology. The procurement is managed by MPTAP and is currently open for responses.