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Response Deadline08/13/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the supply of annual software licenses, updates, and maintenance services for a housing management solution, ensuring continuous operational support and compliance with manufacturer warranties and associated product literature. This subcontract is issued by the University of Southern Mississippi under the NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishing, and requires bidders to submit responses by August 13, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 27, 2026. The performance scope is tied to the agency's operations in Mississippi, though specific location details such as city, state, or postal code are not provided. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, indicating it is open to general competition, and no point of contact information is listed in the data provided.

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Annual software licenses, updates, and maintenance for housing management, open competition, bid due August 13, 2026.

Agency

Mississippi → UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPIView Agency

NAICS

511210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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MS, USA

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 13

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08/13/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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AgencyMississippi → UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

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Supply annual software licenses, updates, and maintenance for the housing management solution, including manufacturer warranties and product literature.

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