75-20251009155233 olemiss

The University of Mississippi's Procurement Services has issued a legal advertisement for a sole source purchase of ITSS 457 - FlexPro Grip. This procurement opportunity is specifically targeting the acquisition of a specialized item, with the university seeking to certify the purchase as a sole source procurement. The advertisement was scheduled to appear in newspapers on October 14, 2025, and October 21, 2025, with interested parties having until 10:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to potentially object to the sole source certification. Potential respondents are directed to review the details and submit any objections through the university's website at https://secure24.olemiss.edu/prelecbids/CurrentBids. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Jeff Wells, who can be reached at SOLESOURCE@OLEMISS.EDU or by phone at 662-915-7448. Katherine Jones, the Director of Procurement and Contracts Management, is overseeing the procurement process.

The solicitation does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Interested parties are required to email ldbeard@olemiss.edu to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement. While the document does not provide specific budget ranges or award values, it appears to be a targeted procurement for a specific technological item (FlexPro Grip). The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that there may be unique specifications or requirements that limit competitive bidding. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement is being handled directly by the University of Mississippi's Procurement Services, indicating an internal institutional procurement process focused on acquiring a specific technological solution or product.