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The document is an Objection Form from the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management related to a sole source determination for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Research Division. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to an existing Surface Systems & Instruments (SSI) CS9100 high-speed profiler, enabling zero-speed data collection for road surface analysis. The solicitation (RFIN #1941-25-R-RFIN-00004) was posted on March 7, 2025, with a response deadline of March 21, 2025. The upgrade includes zero-speed electronics, GNSS/INS sub-system, additional lasers, GPS antennas, signal cables, mounting hardware, and a secondary electronics enclosure, aimed at enhancing surface geometry data collection capabilities.

The sole source procurement is specifically with Surface Systems & Instruments, Inc., a California small business (certification #1765609), who will provide comprehensive technician services including system removal, installation, calibration, and operator training. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement includes line items with "$1" placeholders, suggesting potential pricing flexibility. Payment terms are set at Net 30, with remittance to be sent to the vendor's address in Larkspur, California. MDOT has established a formal objection process for potential vendors who believe the procurement should not be considered a sole source, allowing interested parties to submit detailed explanations on the Objection to Sole Source Determination (OSS) form.