SS 9744 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO CERTIFY SOLE SOURCE SAVE AS WORD.docx

Notice of Intent to Certify Sole Source

To: Interested Parties

From: Kevin Yearick

CIO

Date: 8/19/2026

Re: Sole Source Certification Number SS9744 for Children’s Oncology Group Mobile Application Renewal (KidsCare)

Contact Email Address: solesource@umc.edu

Sole Source Certification Award Details

Regarding UMMC Sole Source Certification Number SS 9744, please be advised that UMMC intends to award the renewal of the Children’s Oncology Group Mobile Application (KidsCare) to OCV, LLC.

UMMC issues this notice in accordance with Mississippi state law, policy, and procedures for sole source procurements.

Sole Source Criteria

1. Where the compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is the paramount consideration (and manufacturer is the sole supplier).

2. Where a sole supplier’s item is needed for trial use or testing.

3. Where a sole supplier’s item is to be required when no other item will service the needs of UMMC.

Schedule

Project Details

1. Describe the commodity/service that the agency/institution is seeking to procure:

This mobile application was developed by the Children's Oncology Group (COG) in partnership with OCV Apps to provide readily accessible, up to date, and searchable information regarding childhood cancer, diagnoses, treatments, and side effects in English, Spanish, and French. A customizable section allows each institution to include information about the clinic/hospital, when and how to call for help/illness, precautions, local support groups, and an electronic card to use at Emergency Rooms providing instructions about ER treatments.

2. Explain why the commodity/service is the only one (1) that can meet the needs of the agency/institution:

There are no other products available that will provide this information in a mobile app format. This app allows streamlined and searchable content for the families of children with cancer. The information can be provided in paper form, but it is not readily searchable and not updateable. The app is free for families and allows the COG to stop printing materials and instead, direct families to the app. This app provides better access to accurate information that is not feasible with paper documents.

3. Explain why the source is the only person or entity that can provide the required commodity/service:

OCV, LLC is the sole provider of support and licensing for this product.

4. Explain why the amount to be expended for the commodity/service is reasonable:

The estimated amount to be expended for the renewal of the Children’s Oncology Group Mobile Application (KidsCare) is $15,000.00 for three years. Please be advised that UMMC will determine if additional enhancements, upgrades, support, or equipment are within scope during the certification period and may increase the spending authority accordingly. Should OCV, LLC change their name during this certification period, then UMMC will determine if a recertification is necessary. This amount is within the expected price range for these products.

5. Describe the efforts that the agency/institution went through to obtain the best possible price for the commodity/service:

Pricing is compared against available market intelligence and identified discounts are pursued where applicable.

Submission Instructions and Format of Response from Objecting Parties

Interested parties who have reason to believe that the renewal of the Children’s Oncology Group Mobile Application (KidsCare), (hereafter, “Products”) should not be certified as a sole source should provide information in the Vendor Form for the State to use in determining whether or not to proceed with awarding the sole source to OCV, LLC.

The Vendor Form may be found at Bureau of Purchasing and Contracting | Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (ms.gov), under “Purchasing Forms."

Objections must include the certification in Attachment B.

Comments will be accepted at any time prior to Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) to solesource@umc.edu. Responses may be delivered via email to solesource@umc.edu. UMMC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS IN THE DELIVERY OF RESPONSES. It is solely the responsibility of the Interested Parties that responses reach UMMC on time. Responses received after the deadline and responses that lack all required information will be rejected. UMMC reserves the right to inspect Interested Party’s commodity for comparison purposes.

If you have any questions concerning the information above or if we can be of further assistance, please contact solesource@umc.edu.

Attachment A: Vendor Correspondence Attachment B: Objection Certification

Attachment B

SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO

Sole Source Certification No. SS9744

Accepted until Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

I certify that the information contained in this objection is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that UMMC will investigate all statements made in this objection and that any false or misleading information provided may result in adverse action.

Objector Name Objector’s title

Date