Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006782

Mississippi State University is seeking to procure a specialized laboratory instrument for advanced materials research: - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Director of Procurement & Contracts (Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO) - OEM Highlight: - Anton Paar is the sole OEM capable of providing the required instrument - Products/Services Requested: - Anton Paar MCR 703 MultiDrive Axial-Torsional Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) and Rheometer - Quantity: 1 unit - Capable of simultaneous axial-torsional DMA, TMA, and rheological measurements - Supports testing of thin films, gels, powders, liquids, solids, and fiber matrices - Features unmatched torque resolution and broad material analysis range (from ultra-low viscosity liquids to pure solids) - Enables research into materials for nuclear facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must perform combined axial and torsional measurements in a single test - Required for research applications where separate instruments would be less cost-effective and less capable - Sole source justification based on unique technical capabilities and market research - Estimated Contract Value: - $221,974 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase an Anton Paar MCR 703 MultiDrive Axial-Torsional Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) and Rheometer through a sole source procurement. This specialized laboratory equipment is capable of providing viscoelastic and thermomechanical properties for a wide range of specimen types, including thin films, gels, powders, liquids, solids, and fiber matrices. The instrument's unique simultaneous axial-torsional measurement capability and broad material analysis range make it essential for research into materials for nuclear facilities. The procurement is set for a response deadline of April 7, 2026.