Description
This procurement is a proposed sole‑source agreement for servicing, maintaining, and providing data‑storage support for the SmartFeed Pro cattle trailer system used in research at Mississippi State University. The sole‑source justification rests on the proprietary nature of the hardware and software, with C‑Lock, Inc. identified as the only capable vendor. The total contract value is $5,400 and the submission deadline is November 5, 2026.
• Scope covers maintenance, software support, and analytics for trailer units 10011‑10016 and 17‑19.
• Sole‑source justification: only C‑Lock, Inc. supplies the required proprietary software and compatible hardware.
• No pre‑bid meetings or site visits are required; objections must be sent to the Procurement Services Director.
• Contract budget: $5,400; deadline Nov 5, 2026 8:00 am.
• Potential competitors must demonstrate an alternative solution that meets the unique data‑analytics requirements.
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Contact
Jennifer Mayfield(Director of Procurement Services)