9210-26-R-RFIN-00004

Alcorn State University in Mississippi is seeking a sole source procurement for MyCareerCloset.org, a comprehensive Turnkey Career Readiness Platform designed specifically for higher education institutions. The procurement involves an integrated digital career closet management system that encompasses multiple professional development services, including an online portal for clothing browsing and reservation, direct shipment of professional outfits, virtual styling sessions with industry professionals, and career readiness coaching. The platform offers students access to high-end professional wear at 70-80% below market rate, along with industry-led workshops and seminars. The sole source notice was scheduled for advertising on December 11, 2025, and December 18, 2025, with objections due by January 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Potential objectors must submit written documentation to Purchasing Agent Mertha George at mgeorge@alcorn.edu, with the understanding that sustained objections could result in converting the procurement to a competitive bid process.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. The estimated procurement value is $6,030.00, which the university considers reasonable given the comprehensive nature of services provided. MyCareerCloset.org is positioned as the sole vendor offering this integrated platform, having been evaluated against alternative options including donation-based closet management tools, commercial retailers, and third-party wardrobe services like StitchFix and Rent the Runway. The university has negotiated institutional pricing tailored for higher education, considering student volume and long-term partnership potential. If no successful objections are filed, the procurement will proceed as a sole source contract, with the potential for review by the Public Procurement Review Board in the event of any challenges to the sole source designation.