Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase – 256‑096 (Mississippi State University)

Mississippi State University plans to acquire eight high‑density EEG acquisition systems (Brain Products actiCHamp Plus 128‑channel and LiveAmp 64‑channel) to support advanced neurophysiological research on human subjects. The university justifies a sole‑source award because Brain Vision, LLC is the exclusive U.S. distributor and the equipment uniquely meets the department’s technical specifications for rapid‑setup, gel‑based, high‑resolution recordings. The estimated total spend is approximately $900,000, with each complete system costing around $120,000. No competitive bidding is anticipated unless a formal objection is filed. • Products: Brain Products EEG systems (actiCHamp Plus 128‑ch, LiveAmp 64‑ch) with electrodes, caps, amplifiers, and software. • Quantity: 8 complete systems (≈ $120k each). • Vendor: Brain Vision, LLC (sole U.S. distributor). • Procurement type: Sole‑source justification; objections must be submitted in writing to the procurement office. • Deadline for bid submission: June 5, 2026, 8:00 am.