Web‑Based Software for Medical Student Education (Sole Source Purchase)

Mississippi State University is seeking to procure a web‑based software platform that will support medical‑student education and ensure compliance with ARC‑PA accreditation standards. The solution must track and report clinical experiences, manage affiliation agreements, and automatically generate notifications for board certification, licensure, and agreement expirations. MSU has identified Elsevier as the only vendor capable of meeting these functional requirements and therefore is proceeding with a proposed sole‑source purchase for 31 student licenses, each priced at $6,891.86, for an approximate total cost of $213,649. The university invites objections from any other vendor that can demonstrate equivalent capability; otherwise the award will proceed without competitive bidding. • Scope: single‑platform web solution covering curriculum alignment, clinical tracking, affiliation management, and automated regulatory notifications. • Quantity: 31 student licenses; unit cost $6,891.86. • Vendor: Elsevier (proposed sole source). • Procurement type: Proposed sole‑source purchase; objections must be submitted in writing to the procurement office. • Deadline for submission: 8:00 a.m. on 29 January 2026.