SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE Two published Pearson assessment kits for the School Psychology program: WISC-V Complete Kit (Print), Pearson product number 0158978447, quantity 4. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) is an

Mississippi State University is seeking to procure two proprietary Pearson assessment kits for its School Psychology program on a sole source basis, citing the specialized nature of the materials which require specific standardization samples and administration protocols. The procurement includes four WISC-V Complete Kits (Print), identified by product number 0158978447, designed as an individually administered, norm-referenced measure of cognitive ability for children aged six years zero months through sixteen years eleven months, and five WIAT-4 Complete Kits (Print Plus Digital), identified by product number A103000393805, used for assessing academic achievement. The estimated contract value is $9,853.48, derived from a subtotal of $12,474.50 after application of a $3,000 Training Partner Program discount and addition of $378.98 in shipping and handling, with no tax applied. The solicitation number is 9250-26-R-RFIN-00044, posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 6, 2026, at midnight CST. Non-electronic proposals must be delivered to 245 Barr Avenue, Room 610, Mississippi State, MS 39762. The place of performance is Mississippi, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 424920. Any objections to the sole source determination must be submitted in writing via email to Jennifer Mayfield, Chief Procurement Officer, with the subject line “Sole Source Objection” and must include a detailed justification and supporting documentation explaining why the items are not uniquely available from Pearson. No inspection criteria, contract administration details, packaging specifications, or evaluation factors are outlined due to the non-competitive nature of this procurement.