Sports Analytics Government Bids & RFPs

Mississippi State University plans to purchase a 2-year subscription for Just Play Suite and Concierge Support as a sole source acquisition. This platform is needed by the women's basketball program for scouting reports, analytics, player instruction, and information sharing via a mobile app. Just Play is considered unique as it integrates scouting, analytics, playbook management, workflow automation, player learning tools, and recruiting management into a single platform. The total estimated cost for three years is $42,500 ($11,500 for year 1, $15,500 for year 2, and $15,500 for year 3). Objections to this sole source purchase must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Mayfield at ***@***. *. *, with the subject line Sole Source Objection.

Mississippi State University plans a sole source purchase for an annual subscription to Qwiku's proprietary recruiting and evaluation platform. This all-in-one system integrates a recruiting database, film analysis, evaluation tools, trip builder, logistics, roster management, and transfer portal features. Qwiku is considered unique and the only provider capable of meeting the department's specific needs. Objections to this sole source purchase must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Mayfield at ***@***. *. * with the subject line Sole Source Objection. The estimated cost is $25,000 for the annual subscription, which is considered reasonable for the comprehensive features offered. Efforts have been made to confirm this is the only source and to obtain the best price through annual renegotiation.

The University of Mississippi (UM) proposes a sole source purchase of the Just Play Sports Solutions Team System Football software. This platform is intended to increase efficiency and education within the Ole Miss football department by providing a centralized system for accessing, creating, distributing, and consuming football-related content. It offers offline access, real-time collaboration, automated scouting reports, and a consolidated player learning management system. Just Play Sports is identified as the only vendor capable of meeting these specific needs due to its all-in-one workflow, compatibility with major football video platforms (XOS, DV Sport, Hudl), and dedicated support. Objections to this sole source purchase must be submitted by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time to Jeff Wells, Procurement Manager, at the University of Mississippi Procurement Services. Responses can be delivered by hand, mail, overnight delivery, or email to ***@***. *. * (cc: ***@***. *. *), referencing the sole source number. The amount to be expended is considered reasonable compared to labor hours and the cost of replicating the functionality with multiple platforms. The software price is the standard market price across other P4 institutions.