Mississippi State University intends to sole-source purchase The Archer 1200 barrier system from Meridian Rapid Defense Group.
The place of performance is Mississippi (MS).
Responses are due by 10/15/2026 at 00:00:00 CST.
The estimated cost is $120,435.82 for the Drop Deck Trailer, Archer 1200 Mobile Barrier, Beam Gate System, Archer Hauler, Certified Training, and Freight Charges.
The procurement method is 'Req. for Information'.
The issuing agency is MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.
The item is a single LOT of The Archer 1200, a vehicle barrier tested to MASH, ASTM, PAS 68, and IWA14 standards.
Requirement: Any person or entity objecting to the sole source purchase must submit a written notice to Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Interim Deputy Director of Procurement & Contracts, at jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu with the subject line 'Sole Source Objection'.
Est. value
$120,435.82
Documents
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Send the objection to Jennifer Mayfield at jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu with the subject line 'Sole Source Objection'.
Requirements
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Estimated value
$120,435.82
Posted Scope of Work
SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE The Archer 1200
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What is the estimated cost of this procurement?
$120,435.82 is the estimated cost of the Drop deck Trailer, Archer 1200 Mobile Barrier, Beam Gate System, Archer Hauler, Certified Training, and Freight Charges.
Who is the contact for objecting to the sole source purchase?
Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Interim Deputy Director of Procurement & Contracts, at jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu, with the subject line 'Sole Source Objection'.
What is the submission deadline?
Responses are required by 10/15/2026 at 00:00:00 CST.
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Source: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (solicitation 46626), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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