Linaro software - annual maintenance renewal.
| Bidders ID: | NBD14379067141885484 |
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| Due Date: | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Agency: | Mississippi State University |
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| Solicitation Number: | SSN 256-109 |
| Source: | Members Only |
Submission Deadline Mon June 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 am
| SSN 256-109 | Linaro software - annual maintenance renewal. |
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Mississippi State University
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
256-109
Mississippi State University anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a
sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the
procedures outlined below.
1. Commodity or commodities to be purchased (make, model, description):
Linaro software - annual maintenance renewal
2. Explanation of the need to be fulfilled by this item(s), how is it unique from all other
options, and why it is the only one that can meet the specific needs of the department:
Linaro is a software platform for debugging software codes. This software is used in
currently funded research at MSU/HPC2 and is required to fulfill research obligations.
Renewal is required on an annual basis in order to have continued access to licenses,
support, and upgrades. Without renewal, current research projects as well as future
funded research projects could be in jeopardy.
For initial purchase, researchers compared functionality, features, and support. They
determined this software to be the most effective solution to complete research goals in a
timely manner. Since then, researchers have developed methodologies and workflows that
require its continued use.
3. Name of company/individual selling the item and why that source is the only possible
source that can provide the required item(s):
Linaro sells their product direct and provides no other sales outlets for this market.
4. Estimated cost of item(s) and an explanation why the amount to be expended is
considered reasonable:
Annual renewal cost is $54,507.00. As an academic institution, MSU receives a significant
discount over commercial pricing.
5. Explanation of the efforts taken by the department to determine this is the only source
and the efforts used to obtain the best possible price:
Upon asking Linaro, they provided documentation stating they are the sole source for their
product. To confirm, a diligent web search yielded no other resellers for the US academic
market. They have provided academic pricing for their products.
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:
Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO
Director of Procurement Services, Chief Procurement Officer
jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu
Subject Line must read “Sole Source Objection”
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, MSU determines that the commodity
in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MSU 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 MSU determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity,
then MSU will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. MSU will have the burden of
proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.
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