1181-26-R-RFIN-00001

The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) for the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Agency is pursuing a sole source procurement for technological enhancements to a previously purchased VS300 Car Simulator. The procurement specifically seeks to add on features including a motion system, blind zone displays, and a backing up display system from Virage Simulation, the original manufacturer. The technological upgrade encompasses customized scenario development, comprehensive training, software installation, and simulator installation. Virage Simulation has been identified as the sole source provider due to their unique proprietary hardware and software specifications, with quotes previously issued to four vendors, of which only Virage could meet the requirements. Public comments and formal objections will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on August 1, 2025, with written notices to be submitted directly to Procurement Officer Nyla Kendrick.

In the event no valid objections are received, MDOR will proceed with the sole source procurement directly with Virage Simulation. Should an objection be filed, the department will review submitted documentation and either withdraw the sole source publication for competitive bidding or appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board to validate the sole source status. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the documentation. The procurement appears limited to a specific technological enhancement for an existing simulator system, with Virage Simulation being the sole qualified vendor due to their original equipment manufacturer status. While no specific award value was detailed, the procurement involves specialized technological upgrades for a training simulator used by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Agency, suggesting a targeted and potentially complex technological investment.