SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE A tufting (stitching) head for our Inteva stitching cell.

Mississippi State University
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
Mississippi State University anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a
sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the
procedures outlined below.
1. Commodity or commodities to be purchased (make, model, description):
A tufting (stitching) head for our Inteva stitching cell.
2. Explanation of the need to be fulfilled by this item(s), how is it unique from all other
options, and why it is the only one that can meet the specific needs of the department:
We are in the process of completely replacing an out-of-date stitching cell that no longer has
maintenance or service support available. We require a tufting stitching head for our new
Inteva Stitching cell because tufting is required for certain stitching applications - specifically
thick or highly curved structures. Because Inteva Products has already developed a stitching
cell for MSU, Inteva Products is the only supplier who could integrate the control system for
any future stitching heads. Additionally, we require a supplier to develop the tufting head,
which we were unable to find support from other manufacturers.
3. Name of company/individual selling the item and why that source is the only possible
source that can provide the required item(s):
Inteva Products. They are the only ones who are willing to develop novel stitching heads.
4. Estimated cost of item(s) and an explanation why the amount to be expended is
considered reasonable:
The total cost per the quote attached from Inteva Products is $387,111.
5. Explanation of the efforts taken by the department to determine this is the only source
and the efforts used to obtain the best possible price:
Inteva Products is the only provider that can work on their proprietary system.
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and
can be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to:
Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO
Director of Procurement & Contracts

jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu
Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection"
The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source
procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, MSU determines that the commodity
in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MSU will
withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit
the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.
If MSU determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity,
then MSU will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. MSU will have the burden of
proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.