SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE Fully articulated model cows for anatomical study and training purposes

Mississippi State University is seeking to procure a single fully articulated anatomical model cow from 3B Scientific through a sole source procurement process for veterinary anatomical training and study purposes. The solicitation, identified by number 9250-26-R-RFIN-00041, was posted on May 20, 2026, with responses due by June 3, 2026, and is limited to physical submissions delivered to 245 Barr Avenue, Room 610, Mississippi State, MS 39762. The procurement is justified on the grounds that the specific model produced by 3B Scientific is uniquely suited for high-fidelity hands-on instruction, with no comparable alternatives available on the market. The total estimated contract value is $20,024.03, with no itemized line items, options, or pricing breakdowns provided. The agency has not identified any applicable FAR clauses, inspection or acceptance criteria, packaging specifications, or contract administration data such as payment offices, accounting codes, or contract type. No contracting officer’s representative or technical representative has been designated, and no invoicing method or delivery terms like FOB are specified. The solicitation explicitly prohibits electronic submissions and requires physical copies, while allowing formal objections to the sole source determination to be submitted via email to Jennifer Mayfield with the subject line “Sole Source Objection.” No vendor representations, certifications, UEI or CAGE codes, or socioeconomic status information have been provided, as the vendor section remains incomplete. The models are intended for use in anatomical education at the university’s veterinary program, and the procurement is treated as a single lot purchase with no stated period of performance beyond the submittal deadline.