9250-27-R-RFIN-00022

Mississippi State University is pursuing a sole-source purchase of an Archer 1200 Mobile Barrier system manufactured by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, with a notice posted October 1, 2026 and objections to the sole-source designation due October 15, 2026.

The Archer 1200 is a US-manufactured barrier system containing 700 lbs of American-made steel, certified to MASH, ASTM, PAS 68, and IWA14 standards. Mississippi State University justifies sole-source procurement based on the system's unanchored stopping power certified to US Department of Defense and PAS 68 standards; ability to stop vehicles traveling 30 mph within 14 feet without bolting or anchoring; armor-piercing NATO ammunition rating up to .50 caliber ballistic rounds; non-electric and non-hydraulic design; self-contained deployable wheels; compatibility with Meridian's arrestor cable systems; modular daisy-chain configuration; specialized drop deck trailer transportation; and signage installation capability. The university states it conducted extensive research and consulted with colleagues nationwide before selecting this sole source.

The equipment is intended for use by the Department of Transportation during football season at MSU, specifically for blocking Stone Boulevard during major events. The estimated total cost is $120,435.82, which includes the drop deck trailer, Archer 1200 Mobile Barrier, Beam Gate System, Archer Hauler, certified training, and freight charges. Objections to the sole-source designation must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO Interim Deputy Director of Procurement & Contracts, with detailed documentation supporting claims that alternative sources exist.