Yearly Support and Maintenance for Rhapsody Health Software

Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a one‑year, sole‑source contract to provide ongoing support, maintenance, and updates for the Rhapsody health‑care integration platform that connects laboratory instruments to its Hospital/Lab Information System. The vendor, Lyniate – InterOperability Bidco, Inc., is the exclusive holder of the Rhapsody intellectual‑property rights, making it the only source capable of delivering the required services. The contract value is $7,046.05 and covers continuous 24/7 operation for the period February 10 2026 – February 9 2027. The notice includes an objection procedure, but no competitive bidding is anticipated. • Scope: yearly software support, maintenance, and compliance updates for Rhapsody (HL7 integration). • Sole‑source justification: proprietary product with no alternate providers. • Financial: fixed fee of $7,046.05 for the 12‑month term. • Timeline: service period Feb 10 2026 to Feb 9 2027; objection deadline Feb 23 2026.