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The University of Mississippi's Procurement Services has issued a legal advertisement for a sole source procurement opportunity involving two specific software products: ITSS 462 - FMG-Plus AutoCAD Plugin and ITSS 466 - ChemOffice+ Cloud Standard/Signals Notebook Bundle. This procurement is being conducted through a transparent public notice process that allows potential objectors to challenge the sole source designation. The primary objective is to acquire specialized software tools, likely for academic or research purposes, with a focus on scientific and design-related computational needs. Interested parties may submit objections to the sole source procurement through the university's online platform at https://secure24.olemiss.edu/prelecbids/CurrentBids, with a strict deadline of 10:00 AM Central Time on Friday, January 9, 2026. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Jeff Wells (solesource@olemiss.edu, 662-915-7448), who can provide additional details about the procurement process. Key dates include the initial legal notice publication on December 16, 2025, and a repeated notice on December 23, 2025, providing multiple opportunities for public review and potential objection.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, nor does it provide detailed information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the legal advertisement. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that these specific software products have been determined to be uniquely suited to the university's requirements, potentially indicating specialized functionality or compatibility with existing systems. While the notice does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the ability to challenge the sole source designation, it implies a targeted procurement process focused on acquiring specific software tools for the University of Mississippi. The procurement appears to be internally driven, with no indication of external funding sources or competitive bidding requirements. Potential vendors or interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed specifications and submit any objections through the provided online platform before the specified deadline.