SS6009_PRESSURE-SENSING WALKWAY SYSTEM_NOTICE OF INTENT.docx

Notice of Intent to Certify Sole Source

To: Interested Parties

From: Andrea Williford Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement

Date: October 19, 2026

Re: Sole Source Certification Number SS6009 Pressure-sensing Walkway System and Related Accessories.

Contact Email Address: solesource@umc.edu

Sole Source Certification Award Details

Regarding UMMC Sole Source Certification Number SS6009 for Pressure-sensing Walkway System and Related Accessories, please be advised that UMMC intends to award the purchase to ProtoKinetics as the sole source provider.

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

1. A description of the commodity that UMMC is seeking to procure.

The Zeno Interactive Module is a user-controlled device to mark events and output lights and tones, and it is a specialized pressure‑sensing walkway system used in gait analysis, balance testing, and other movement assessments in research environments. The onset of the lights and sounds can be initiated with random delay, and it also includes a handheld trigger switch to mark events.

2. An explanation of why the commodity is the only one that can meet the needs of UMMC.

The specialized pressure‑sensing walkway system will be used in an NIH-funded research study for which we have received a subaward from the Mayo Clinic. UMMC is required to utilize the same equipment as Mayo for comparability of measures across sites.

3. An explanation of why the source is the only person or entity that can provide the required commodity.

ProtoKinetics is the only authorized distributor for the Zeno Interactive Module (specialized pressure‑sensing walkway system and related accessories).

4. An explanation of why the amount to be expended for commodity is reasonable.

The estimated amount to be expended is for the purchase of the specialized pressure‑sensing system is $40,511. This amount is within the expected price range for these products and was budgeted on and will be paid for with grant funds.

5. List the efforts that UMMC went through to obtain the best possible price for the commodity.

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 Specialized Pressure‑sensing Walkway System and Related Accessories, (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 ProtoKinetics. The Vendor Form may be found at http://www.dfa.state.ms.us/Purchasing/documents/ObjectiontoSoleSourceDetermination.pdf.

Objections must include the certification in Attachment B.

Comments will be accepted at any time prior to November 13, 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 A

Attachment B

SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO

Sole Source Certification No. SS6009 Accepted until November 13, 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

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