Sole Source Request to Purchase The Archer 1200

Mississippi State University is seeking a sole‑source purchase of the Archer 1200 mobile barrier system to enhance safety for high‑traffic events on campus. The Archer 1200 is a U.S.–manufactured, steel‑based, non‑electric, non‑hydraulic vehicle arrestor that meets DOD, PAS‑68, and NATO armor‑piercing standards. The university has identified Meridian Rapid Defense Group as the only supplier capable of delivering the complete system—including a drop‑deck trailer, barrier units, arrestor cables, and training—required for football‑season crowd control and event security. The estimated total cost is $120,435.82, covering equipment, freight, and certified training. The procurement is being processed as a sole‑source request, with a 14‑day window for objections before the submission deadline. • Item: Archer 1200 mobile barrier system (including trailer, barrier units, arrestor cables, training). • Supplier: Meridian Rapid Defense Group (sole source). • Purpose: Provide a certified, quickly deployable vehicle‑stopping barrier for campus events and traffic control. • Estimated cost: $120,435.82. • Submission deadline: March 19 2025. • Objection process: Written notice to Jennifer Mayfield, Interim Deputy Director of Procurement & Contracts.