9280-24-R-RFIN-00025

The state of Mississippi has posted a state and local contract opportunity related to the procurement of Toltech Virtual Anatomy software and hardware for the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Physician Assistant (PA) program. Specifically, the opportunity, solicitation 9280-24-R-RFIN-00025, is for the acquisition of three VH Dissector Table Presenters and a VH Dissector Pro Annual Site License for 30 students. The Toltech products, which include a high-resolution 4K display with capacitive touch interface and a 3D/cross-sectional atlas, will serve as the primary anatomy teaching technology for the USM PA program, replacing the need for an on-campus cadaver lab. The state will accept comments and objections to the proposed sole source procurement until June 28, 2024, at 8:00 AM CST. The total cost for the hardware is $135,000, and the annual software license for 30 students is $2,667.60.

The procurement is designated as a sole source, as Toltech is the sole provider of the required Virtual Anatomy software and hardware. The state has determined that the Toltech products meet the minimum requirements for graduate-level anatomy education, and no other vendor can provide an equivalent solution. The sole source justification is based on the advanced capabilities of the Toltech equipment and software. The contract opportunity is open to all state and local government entities in Mississippi, including Greene County. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges are provided in the available documentation.