Sealed Bid Solicitation for Upcoming Procurement

The contract pertains to a sealed bid solicitation issued by the University of Mississippi for the provision of student loan services, with a solicitation number of 3170033995. The procurement, managed by the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, is open to vendors interested in submitting proposals by November 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the NAICS code associated with this opportunity is 561320, indicating a focus on temporary help services. The process requires interested parties to submit sealed proposals that are clearly marked according to submission instructions, with specifications available for review or download from the university’s procurement website. Contact for inquiries is L. D. Beard via email or phone. The solicitation emphasizes procedural compliance rather than specific contractual clauses, as no standard FAR clauses, evaluation criteria, or detailed terms and conditions are explicitly incorporated or referenced in the available documents. There are no specified evaluation factors, award methodologies, or detailed specifications within the provided materials, though specifications are accessible online. Administrative details include the address for proposal submission, contact information for acknowledgment of receipt, and the requirement for proposals to be sealed and plainly marked. The documents do not specify inspection, acceptance criteria, or performance schedules, nor do they include any references to security requirements, key personnel, or special contract clauses. Overall, the procurement is structured around straightforward submission procedures, with further detailed requirements likely contained within the full specifications accessible through the university’s procurement portal.