75-20251003073731 olemiss

The University of Mississippi, through its Procurement Services, is pursuing a sole source procurement for two specific technology items: ITSS 447 - X1FBO Software and ITSS 453 - Axon Fleet 3 Camera Bundle. This legal advertisement outlines the university's intent to acquire these technologies without competitive bidding, with a formal notification process for potential objections. Interested parties who challenge the sole source classification are directed to submit their concerns via the university's online bidding portal (https://secure24.olemiss.edu/prelecbids/CurrentBids) by 10:00 AM Central Time on Friday, October 17, 2025. The procurement process is being managed by Jeff Wells, with contact information provided as solesource@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7448, and overseen by Katherine Jones, Director of Procurement and Contracts Management. The legal notice will be published in the October 2nd and 9th, 2025 issues, with recipients required to email ldbeard@olemiss.edu to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement.

While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it appears to be a targeted technology procurement for specific university needs. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the documentation. The solicitation does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or integration requirements for the proposed X1FBO Software and Axon Fleet 3 Camera Bundle. Potential respondents are encouraged to review the sole source notification carefully and prepare any objections or inquiries through the specified channels. The procurement appears focused on acquiring specific technological solutions for the university's operational requirements, with a clear process for challenging the sole source determination.