Sole Source No. 5010; for the sole source certification to provide Metasys server and network automation engine modernizations for the University of Mississippi.

The University of Mississippi is seeking sole source certification to modernize its Metasys server and network automation engine through Solicitation Number 1601-27-R-RFIN-00003, issued under Sole Source No. 5010. This solicitation, posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026, is categorized as a State and Local Government (SLED) procurement managed by the Statewide agency in Mississippi. The contract requires the vendor to deliver comprehensive upgrades to the existing Metasys infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration, enhanced performance, and continued operational reliability for campus-wide building automation systems. The work is to be performed entirely within the state of Mississippi, with no specified city or zip code provided for performance location. Valerie Luckett of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via email at VALERIE.LUCKETT@ITS.MS.GOV or by phone at 601-432-8218. The solicitation does not specify a NAICS code or set-aside type, indicating that the procurement is being processed under a sole source justification, likely due to proprietary technology, vendor exclusivity, or system interoperability constraints inherent to the Metasys platform. Interested parties must submit responses by the stated deadline, and additional details can be accessed through the official state contract portal via the provided UI link.