American Football Vector Package and 10 more items

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract to Catapult Sports Inc. for athlete monitoring equipment and software services supporting Nebraska Football operations. The contract, designated CW41971, carries a value of $35,000 and was executed through non-competitive procurement procedures on March 1, 2026, with performance extending through June 30, 2028. The non-competitive procurement method was justified under University policy RP-6.2.1.5.b based on single-source availability, as Catapult Sports Inc. manufactures proprietary equipment already integrated into the University's existing systems.

The deliverables under this amendment consist of Vector wearable monitoring units, compatible protective vests in multiple sizes (Large through extra-extra-extra-large), docking and charging infrastructure, carrying cases, connectivity cables, and associated analytical software platforms. Specifically, the contract includes 116 Vector S8 8 gigahertz units, 190 protective vests across four size variants, 5 Vector 8 docks with accompanying moulded carry cases, 5 USB-C cables, and licensing for 116 units each of OpenField American Football Pro software and OpenField Analytics Suite for American Football. Payment is structured across three installments: $5,000 due March 1, 2026, with $15,000 due on July 1, 2026, and the final $15,000 due July 1, 2027.