USM SSP 26_016 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Piestar. http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid RFx: 3150006661 Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until 8:00 a.m. (Central Ti

The University of Southern Mississippi has issued a notice for a proposed sole source purchase of equipment or services from Piestar, under solicitation number 9280-26-R-RFIN-00021. The notice, posted on December 26, 2025, invites comments or objections in accordance with Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code, with a deadline for responses set at 8:00 a.m. Central Time on January 12, 2026. This procurement is intended to be conducted without competitive bidding, citing sole source justification, and is overseen by the University's designated point of contact, Amber Floyd. The contract pertains to a single-source procurement within Mississippi and is managed by the University of Southern Mississippi under the state's Single Largest Enterprise Division (SLED). The solicitation details and related documents are accessible through the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration's contract bid search portal. Interested parties are encouraged to review the notice and submit any concerns or questions prior to the deadline, ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations.