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Sole Source Procurement of Anton Paar DMA Module and Accessories for Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement to acquire an Anton Paar Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Module for advanced polymer and composite materials research at the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Director of Procurement & Contracts (Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO) - OEM and Vendor: - Anton Paar (OEM and sole authorized distributor in the USA) - Products Requested: - Anton Paar Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Module, compatible with Anton Paar MCR 702 Evolution Rheometer - Convection Temperature Device (CTD 600 for XX2), 1 unit - Measuring Drive Linear DMA (Part Number 183549), 1 unit - EVU 20 Low Temperature Option (CTD 600 MDR), 1 unit - Nitrogen Liquid Container FSB-50S (Part Number 301714), 1 unit - Solid Rectangular Fixture SRF5/LD (Complete System for XX2), 1 unit - Box for Lower Drive, 1 unit - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must be fully compatible with the existing Anton Paar MCR 702 Evolution Rheometer - Enables advanced measurement modes: torsional, extensional, three-point bending, cantilever, and compression tests over a wide temperature range - Direct measurement of Poisson's Ratio - No other commercially available products meet the technical requirements, as confirmed by outreach to other vendors (e.g., TA Instruments, Perkin Elmer) - Place of Performance: - Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University

Description

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase an Anton Paar Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Module through a sole source procurement. This module is uniquely compatible with their existing Anton Paar Modular Compact Rheometer (MCR 702 Evolution) and offers specialized capabilities not available from other vendors. The procurement includes various components such as a convection temperature device and low temperature options, with a total estimated cost of $64,800. The purchase aims to support advanced polymer and composite materials research within the university's chemical engineering department.

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