Sole Source Certification for Emergency Management Software Support and Customization

The contract pertains to the sole source certification for emergency management software support, hosting, maintenance, and module customization for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. This procurement is designated as Sole Source No. 4640, indicating that the services and support are to be provided by a single, qualified vendor without a competitive bidding process. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2024, with a response deadline of October 22, 2024. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and importance of the emergency management software system. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 541512, which covers computer systems design services, emphasizing the technical and specialized nature of the services required. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Valerie Luckett, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The contract is managed by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (SLED), and the work will be performed within the state of Mississippi. Multiple references to the procurement process indicate that detailed information about the sole source is accessible through the Mississippi ITS procurement webpage, which hosts the solicitation and related notices. These notices serve to inform potential vendors of the opportunity, emphasizing that the services are uniquely suited to a specific vendor, and no alternative sources are being considered for this critical emergency management software support and customization.