Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing and Travel, Jackson State University, H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower, 4th Floor, 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi for the purchase of items listed below. All bids must be received i

Jackson State University issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-23) seeking sealed bids for the procurement of a Virtual Cadaver Table system, including related software, real-human cadaver components, warranties, training, and accessories. Bids are to be submitted to the Office of Purchasing and Travel at JSU's H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower by January 13, 2026, with an anticipated award intent date of January 20, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with technical specifications, delivery schedules, and inspection requirements. The contract requires FOB Destination delivery to Jackson, Mississippi, with a default delivery period of 14 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order if no other timeline is proposed. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology. The solicitation includes multiple line items beyond the Virtual Cadaver Table, such as Anatomage Table hardware with software and accessories, subscriptions for anatomy and pathology content, various Samsung electronic devices (laptops, tablets, earbuds), installation, training, warranties, and protective cases. Pricing details are not provided, and no contract value estimate is disclosed. The IFB contains standard procurement clauses addressing inspection, acceptance, liability, gift prohibitions, equal employment opportunity compliance under Executive Order 11246, and nondiscrimination policies. Bidders must certify non-delinquency in state taxes, non-collusion, antitrust compliance, and non-compensation for bid preparation. No small business, socioeconomic status certifications, or federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clause references are included. Invoices require purchase order details, with payment terms allowing up to 45 days for processing without penalty. The solicitation references the state procurement system MAGIC for electronic submissions for contracts over $500,000. Notably, there are no detailed packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements, and no special contract clauses such as security clearances, key personnel stipulations, or option periods are specified. The solicitation adheres to standard institutional procurement practices and state law, with all deliveries and inspections managed by JSU.