Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase – Small Molecule Drug Discovery Suite Software

Jackson State University is seeking to acquire a five‑year license for the Schrödinger Small Molecule Drug Discovery Suite, a comprehensive, integrated software platform for chemical and molecular modeling. The university has determined that Schrödinger is the only vendor capable of providing the full suite of tools required for research and curriculum, and therefore is proceeding with a sole‑source purchase. The total estimated cost is $65,318.25, which includes academic discounts and a floating license model. Interested vendors may object in writing to the procurement office. • Software includes quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, machine‑learning, and biologics modeling modules. • License term: 5 years, floating license for faculty, staff, and students. • Estimated cost: $65,318.25 (academic and volume discounts applied). • Sole‑source justification based on unique integrated functionality unavailable from other vendors. • Objection process: written notice to Kimberly R. Harris, Director of Procurement Services, with subject line “Sole Source Objection”.