Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #9250-27-R-RFIN-00019-V01
Sole Source Procurement of SERITEX Forensic Anthropometric Instruments for Mississippi State University
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
9250-27-R-RFIN-00019-V01
NAICS
339112, 334519
Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for specialized forensic anthropometric instruments. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services (Director: Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO) - OEM Highlight: - SERITEX Inc. (Branchburg, New Jersey) is the exclusive manufacturer of all requested instruments - Products Requested: - Small Instrument Bag containing Models 104 and 106 (precision spreading and sliding calipers) - Model 218 Mandibulometer with protractor (improved execution, black type) - Model 216 Orbitometer - Quantity: 1 unit of each instrument/set - Product Details: - Instruments are designed for standardized skeletal measurements in forensic anthropology and research - Noted for high precision, reproducibility, and suitability for forensic casework - Unique Requirements: - Instruments must be manufactured by SERITEX Inc. due to proprietary design and exclusive availability - No equivalent products from other manufacturers meet the required specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - $6,732.00 (includes freight)
Description
Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for specialized laboratory equipment, specifically precision spreading and sliding calipers, including models 104, 106, 216, and 218. These instruments are uniquely designed for forensic anthropological examination and standardized osteometric measurements, essential for forensic casework and research. The procurement is limited to SERITEX Inc., the sole manufacturer of these specialized anthropometric instruments. The estimated total cost is $6,732.00, and the response deadline is October 13, 2026.