9230-25-R-RFIN-00001

Jackson State University is conducting a sole source procurement (SSP24-01) for a Baby ISAO doll simulator designed for audiology and newborn hearing screening training purposes. The procurement covers a specialized medical training device to be utilized by students in the university's academic programs. The contract opportunity is posted in Mississippi, specifically involving jurisdictions including Harrison County and multiple Jackson City designations. The solicitation was released on August 30, 2024, with proposals due by September 17, 2024. While the primary file details a Computerized Speech Lab (CSL) system from PENTAX Medical Corporation valued at $12,874.00, the primary procurement appears to be focused on the Baby ISAO doll. The procurement method is a sole source acquisition, indicating no competitive bidding will occur. Jackson State University has conducted market research to confirm the unique nature of the requested training simulator and verified there are no alternative vendors capable of providing an equivalent product.

The procurement appears to be a direct purchase without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. PENTAX Medical Corporation is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the requested technology, which suggests strict vendor restrictions. The estimated budget for the CSL system is $12,874.00, though the specific budget for the Baby ISAO doll is not explicitly stated in the documentation. The procurement is specifically for Jackson State University's academic department and does not appear to include broader infrastructure integration requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond PENTAX Medical Corporation. The university has documented its sole source justification by conducting comprehensive market research and confirming the unique intellectual property status of the requested equipment. The procurement is focused on specialized medical training technology with no indication of broader competitive procurement strategies.