Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase – Facility usage for NTA courses

Mississippi State University is proposing a sole‑source renewal of its existing facility‑use agreement with Old School Properties LLC (The Hill & Moor Event Center) to support USDA APHIS Wildlife Services National Training Academy courses. The vendor must provide a full suite of amenities—including classrooms, lodging, gymnasium, rifle and pistol ranges, football and baseball fields, conference rooms, and storage closets—all located within commuting distance of the NTA headquarters in Starkville. The contract is usage‑based, with per‑day rates of $600 for classroom space and $400 for all other facilities, capped at $80,000 for FY 2026. Historical spend from FY 2022‑2025 totals $209,300, bringing the five‑year cumulative value to $289,300. The sole‑source justification cites the lack of any other nearby venue that can deliver the complete set of required amenities in a single location.