Purchase of Specified Items for Jackson State University

Jackson State University, through the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of specified items, including a Virtual Cadaver Table with a variety of anatomical and imaging features, related protective equipment, software, and service warranties. The solicitation, issued under number 3170034585 on December 9, 2025, requires bidders to submit proposals by January 13, 2026, with an anticipated award date shortly after on January 20, 2026. All deliveries must be FOB Destination to the Office of Purchasing and Travel at JSU’s administration building in Jackson, Mississippi, with a standard delivery expectation of 14 calendar days after receipt of order unless otherwise stated. This procurement is conducted under an Invitation for Bids (IFB) using a low price technically acceptable evaluation method, awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified technical and compliance requirements. Bidders must submit signed certifications regarding tax compliance, antitrust laws, conflicts of interest, indemnification, and equal employment opportunity according to Executive Order 11246, but no federal socioeconomic certifications or entity registrations are required. The contract is governed by state and institutional purchasing policies rather than federal acquisition regulations, with minimal packaging or labeling requirements limited to sample identification for bidding purposes. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by JSU, which retains the right to inspect and reject nonconforming goods, with the contractor responsible for quality assurance and removal of rejected items. Payments will be processed based on itemized invoices submitted to JSU, and electronic submission of bids is allowed exclusively through the state MAGIC portal or physical sealed bids delivered to JSU’s purchasing office. No contract value is specified in the solicitation documents, and the contract is subject to fund availability per state appropriation.