1464-25-R-RFIN-00003

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is conducting a sole-source procurement for waterfowl stamps through solicitation RFx #3150006210. The procurement seeks to acquire two specific types of stamps: 2,730 dry gum stamps measuring 5.0000 x 7.8780 inches (10 stamps per sheet) and 20,000 stamps measuring 3.5000 x 6.0000 inches (1 stamp per carrier sheet). All stamps will be numbered and printed in 4-color process with specific technical specifications. The procurement deadline is April 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with responses to be submitted to MDWFP's office at 1505 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211-6374. Potential vendors must provide their company details when requesting specifications, which can be obtained online at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search or by contacting John Lee. The procurement is specifically targeting Weldon, Williams, and Lick, Inc. (WW&L) as the sole-source provider due to their proprietary and copyrighted stamp design that meets Mississippi's specific waterfowl hunting license requirements.

The solicitation appears to be unrestricted in terms of disadvantaged enterprise participation, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The total procurement value is $19,298.35, which MDWFP considers reasonable and consistent with market standards for similar wildlife stamps. WW&L is positioned as the exclusive vendor due to their specialized printing capabilities, including high-quality paper, offset press specifications, and unique ink formulations. The stamps are critical for state hunting license sales, with an anticipated production of 23,000 pressure-sensitive waterfowl stamps. Interested parties can submit objections to the sole-source procurement by the specified deadline through multiple channels, including mail, hand delivery, courier service, or electronically via the MAGIC system. Additional information can be obtained by calling (601) 432-2154 if email communication is unavailable. The procurement emphasizes the unique technical requirements and historical expertise of WW&L in producing wildlife stamps for various state organizations.