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The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to procure a GNSS-IMU Inertial Positioning System through a competitive bidding process for its Marine Research Center located at the Port of Gulfport in Harrison County, Mississippi. The procurement is specifically for one unit of an advanced marine-optimized positioning system designed for integration with the university's SeaTrac Multibeam sonar system within the CUBEnet test range environment. Key system specifications include precise position resolution (horizontal less than 4 centimeters, vertical less than 7 centimeters), a compact processing computer weighing under 3 kilograms, ethernet connectivity, NMEA ASCII output at 50 Hz, and support for multiple GNSS correction formats. Vendors must provide comprehensive deliverables including pre- and post-processing algorithms, software documentation, on-site training at the Gulfport facility, proof of successful system performance within the past three years, and a minimum one-year warranty. Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, located at 118 College Drive #5003, Bond Hall, Room 214, in Hattiesburg, with a firm submission deadline of Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, and while no specific budget range was provided, standard payment terms include a 2% discount for payment within ten days or net payment within 45 days, in accordance with Mississippi law. No incumbent vendor information was disclosed, and the documents do not specify a contract duration or renewal options. The vendor will be responsible for all delivery and transportation costs associated with the system. Potential bidders can access detailed specifications through the University's procurement website or by contacting the Procurement Services office directly. While no specific award value was listed, the procurement is for a specialized marine positioning system with complex technical requirements, suggesting a potentially significant investment in advanced scientific research equipment.