USM SSP 25_024 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Rapid Gate Kit.

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Posted Date:	Jun 16, 2025
Due Date:	Jul 2, 2025
Solicitation No:	9280-25-R-RFIN-00029
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	9280-25-R-RFIN-00029	Advertised Date	06/15/2025 8:00 AM
RFx #	3150006356	Submission Date	07/02/2025 8:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	07/02/2025 8:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Req. for Information
Agency	UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
RFx Description	USM SSP 25_024 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Rapid Gate Kit. http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid RFx: 3150006356 Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until 8:00 a.m. (Cen

Contact Information

Name	Amber Floyd	Email	amber.floyd@usm.edu
Phone	601 266 4855	Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
07360	Trailers-Various Typ

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SSP 25_024 Meridian Rapid Defense

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USM SSP 25_024 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Rapid Gate Kit.

http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid

RFx: 3150006356

Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until

8:00 a.m. (Central Time) on July 2, 2025.

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be

provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to:

Jacob Cochran

Interim Director of Procurement & Contracts 118 College Dr. Box 5003 Hattiesburg, MS 39406

bids@usm.edu

Phone: 601-266-4131

Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection USM SSP 25_024"

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement.

Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the

proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw the

sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of

the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then USM

will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving that the

commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

Run Dates: 6/15, 6/22

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 25_024

The University of Southern Mississippi anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole

source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below.

1. Description of the commodity that USM is seeking to procure:

Meridian Archer Trailer Kit 1000: adaptable, mobile vehicle barrier systems for hostile

vehicle mitigation. The barrier system is engineered for high-security environments with

a "Drop and Stop" anti-ram portable vehicle barrier. It protects people and critical

infrastructure by stopping unauthorized vehicle access. The Archer 1200 Barrier is ideal

for entry points, roadways, construction sites, and public events and is easy to deploy in

under 10 minutes.

2. Explanation of why the commodity is the only one that meets the needs of the agency:

 To provide safety and security to university students, staff, faculty, guests as well

as state properties and infrastructure from vehicular collisions during large-scale

events, i.e. sports game days, graduation, homecoming, construction, road

closures, and other times deemed necessary.

3. Explanation of why the source is the only source is the only person or entity that can

provide the required commodity:

 Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC provides adaptable, mobile vehicle

barrier systems for hostile vehicle mitigation. Barriers that halt motor vehicles

from crashing into crowds, buildings, etc. The Archer 1200 Barrier stands out

from other barriers because it is reusable after impact, can be configured into 20

certified configurations, and is maintenance-free.

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 25_024

4. Explanation of why the amount to be expended for the commodity is reasonable:

 The purchase of the Meridian Archer Trailer Kit 1000 is an investment in the

safety and security of our University’s future. The barrier system is engineered

for high-security environments with a "Drop and Stop" anti-ram portable vehicle

barrier. It protects people and critical infrastructure by stopping unauthorized

vehicle access. The Archer 1200 Barrier is ideal for entry points, roadways,

construction sites, and public events and is easy to deploy in under 10 minutes.

With more incidents around the country and closer to home (New Orleans, New

Year’s Eve 2024), it is imperative to protect our people from motor vehicle

incidents while attending university events. With a quick deployment of 10

minutes or less, using the Archer Barrier System will also save labor costs as the

barrier system currently in use is concrete blocks, transported and placed one at

a time.

5. Efforts that the agency went through to obtain the best possible price for the commodity:

 University Police Department personnel attended a demonstration of the Archer

Barrier System and has met extensively with the sales team from Meridian Rapid

Defense Group. The vendor has assured they have the only barrier system like

this on the market.

Advertisement Schedule

1st scheduled

2nd scheduled

Date

6/15/25

6/22/25

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 25_024

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be

provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice by July 2, 2025, 8:00 AM CST, to:

Jacob Cochran

Director of Procurement & Contracts

Jacob.Cochran@usm.edu

Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection 25_024"

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source

procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the

proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw

the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement

of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then

USM will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving

that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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