IFB 25-25 Virtual Cadaver Table - Among the most popular new additions to anatomy classrooms are digital cadaver tables. These giant, iPad-like screens can be wheeled into the classroom or the lab. Real human cadavers have been frozen and imaged in thou

Jackson State University has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-25, Solicitation No. 9230-26-R-RFIN-00009) for the procurement of a Virtual Cadaver Table and associated components to support anatomy education. The Virtual Cadaver Table features advanced digital imaging of real human cadavers, offering a state-of-the-art teaching tool with extensive real-patient case data and supplemental science software and hardware, including tablets, warranties, online training, and shipping materials. The solicitation was posted on December 9, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of January 13, 2026, and the anticipated intent to award scheduled for January 20, 2026. The procurement is being conducted by the Office of Purchasing and Travel at Jackson State University, Mississippi, and all deliveries will occur within Mississippi at university-designated locations. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with technical specifications, warranty requirements, and delivery terms, with bids evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Delivery terms require FOB Destination, with a typical delivery timeline of 14 calendar days after receipt of order unless otherwise specified. Formal inspections and acceptance will be carried out by authorized university personnel either at the supplier’s facility or at the delivery location. Key provisions include mandatory compliance with Executive Order 11246 on Equal Employment Opportunity, prohibition of gifts or gratuities, and the contingency of contract performance on the appropriation of funds by the Mississippi legislature. Bidders must attest to certifications related to antitrust compliance, non-discrimination, indemnification, and adherence to bidding instructions. Submission of bids over $500,000 requires processing via the state’s MAGIC system, and communications are managed through designated contacts at the university. While detailed pricing is not disclosed, the contract scope covers the supply, training, warranty, and additional software components necessary to support this innovative educational technology.