Mississippi State University Experimental Catfish Diets Sole Source Purchase Notice
Mississippi State UniversityHigher Ed · Mississippi State, MS- Primary contact
- Jennifer Mayfield
The 30-second brief
Mississippi State University (MSU) is issuing a notice of intent for a sole source purchase of experimental catfish diets from Fish Belt Feeds, Inc. The procurement includes approximately 300 tons of custom-formulated feed containing 28% crude protein, with two variations: a control diet (3% lipid) and a treatment diet (6% lipid). The feed must be manufactured in 10-ton batches using specific Mississippi Delta regional ingredient compositions to ensure consistency for an aquaculture research study. Any person or entity objecting to this sole source designation and claiming they can provide the commodity must submit a written notice to the Director of Procurement Services. The estimated total cost is $127,500 based on a rate of $425 per ton.
Experimental catfish diets (28% crude protein, 3% and 6% lipids)
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Summary
Mississippi State University (MSU) is issuing a notice of intent for a sole source purchase of experimental catfish diets from Fish Belt Feeds, Inc.
The procurement includes approximately 300 tons of custom-formulated feed containing 28% crude protein, with two variations: a control diet (3% lipid) and a treatment diet (6% lipid). The feed must be manufactured in 10-ton batches using specific Mississippi Delta regional ingredient compositions to ensure consistency for an aquaculture research study. Any person or entity objecting to this sole source designation and claiming they can provide the commodity must submit a written notice to the Director of Procurement Services. The estimated total cost is $127,500 based on a rate of $425 per ton.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Experimental catfish diets (28% crude protein, 3% and 6% lipids)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Moorhead, MS
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mississippi State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jennifer Mayfield.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi State University in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Mayfield. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Experimental catfish diets (28% crude protein, 3% and 6% lipids). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Moorhead, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.