LEGO Education Computer Science& AI K-2 Classroom Bund (5010027) LEGO Education Computer Science& AI 3-5 Classroom Bund (5010028) LEGO Education Computer Science& AI 6-8 Classroom Bund (5010029).

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):
* LEGO(R) Education Computer Science& AI K-2 Classroom Bund (5010027)
* LEGO(R) Education Computer Science& AI 3-5 Classroom Bund (5010028)
* LEGO(R) Education Computer Science& AI 6-8 Classroom Bund (5010029)
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:
The Imaginarium Creativity and STEAM Center at Mississippi State University requires LEGO
Education products to deliver hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM education for K-12 students.
LEGO Education products are unique because they are specifically designed for educational use,
integrating comprehensive curricula, lesson plans, and support materials aligned with STEAM
standards. No other provider offers the same combination of hardware, software, and
educational content that is fully compatible with LEGO Education Computer Science and AI
systems and official FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League materials. Their sets are specifically designed to
foster STEAM skills, creativity, and collaboration, making them essential to achieving the
Center's learning outcomes.
3. Name of company/individual selling the item and why that source is the only possible
source that can provide the required item(s):
Company: LEGO Education (a division of LEGO Brand Retail, Inc.)
Reason: LEGO Education United States is the only authorized distributor for these specific
educational products and professional development services in the U.S.

4. Estimated cost of item(s) and an explanation why the amount to be expended is
considered reasonable:
Estimated Cost: $8,547.00 (shipping and handling included; no tax)
Reasonableness of Cost:
* Pricing is directly from LEGO Education
* LEGO Education products are specialized for educational use, combining durable
materials with standards-based curricula.
* The pricing is competitive compared to the educational value and longevity of use
across multiple years and programs.
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 confirmed through direct communication with LEGO Education
* No other vendors are authorized to provide the full LEGO Education sets, associated
curriculum, and necessary support services required for the Imaginarium's
programming.
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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