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

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	May 20, 2026
Due:	Jun 3, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	9250-26-R-RFIN-00041
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	9250-26-R-RFIN-00041	Advertised Date	05/20/2026 12:00 AM
RFx #	3150006843	Submission Date	06/03/2026 12:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	06/03/2026 12:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Req. for Information
Agency	MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
RFx Description	SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE Fully articulated model cows for anatomical study and training purposes

Contact Information

Name	Debra Raines	Email	draines@procurement.msstate.edu
Phone		Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
49043	Lab Eqpmt-Lab & Scie

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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):

Fully articulated model cows for anatomical study and training purposes.

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:

These models will allow for realistic training and study for veterinary students. 3B Scientific is

the sole provider of these advanced models.

3. Name of company/individual selling the item and why that source is the only possible

source that can provide the required item(s):

3B Scientific is the sole provider of the advanced models.

4. Estimated cost of item(s) and an explanation why the amount to be expended is considered

reasonable:

$20,024.03. This amount is reasonable because of the multiple applications of use of these

products for training and study purposes.

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:

The department has searched for and not found a competitively similar product.

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 Services, Chief Procurement Officer

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.

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

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