The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to purchase a Meridian Archer Trailer Kit 1000, an adaptable, mobile vehicle barrier system for hostile vehicle mitigation. The system is engineered for high-security environments and is ideal for entry points, roadways, construction sites, and public events. The university believes this system is the only one that meets its needs due to its unique features, such as being reusable after impact and maintenance-free. The purchase is intended to provide safety and security to university students, staff, faculty, guests, and state properties and infrastructure from vehicular collisions during large-scale events. Key features of the system include: • Adaptable, mobile vehicle barrier system for hostile vehicle mitigation • Reusable after impact and maintenance-free • Easy to deploy in under 10 minutes • Ideal for entry points, roadways, construction sites, and public events • Provides safety and security to people and critical infrastructure by stopping unauthorized vehicle access