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Sole Source Procurement of Vaki SmartFlow Aquaculture System for USM Marine Aquaculture Center

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to acquire a Vaki SmartFlow Aquaculture System for its Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi (USM) - Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) - OEM and Vendor Details: - Vaki Aquaculture Ltd. (OEM, owned by Merck Animal Health, operated in the U.S. by Biomark) - Vaki is the sole manufacturer and exclusive U.S. distributor of the requested system - Products and Quantities Requested: - Vaki 6 Smart Pump (1 unit) - Vaki Smart Grader (5-track, 1 unit) - Vaki MACRO Counter (4-channel, 1 unit) - PLC Display (1 unit) - PLC Scanner (1 unit) - Associated cabling (quantity as required) - SmartFlow Software Platform (1 license) - Technical support, service, and training (1 package) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Vaki is the only provider with exclusive distribution and proprietary integration - System provides automated, research-grade fish transfer, counting, and grading with high accuracy and minimal fish stress - All parts, service, and support are only available through Vaki/Biomark - No alternative products offer the same level of integration, accuracy, or centralized control - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to procure a Vaki fish monitoring and counting system, specifically an integrated aquaculture handling system consisting of a Vaki 6 Smart Pump, Smart Grader, MACRO Counter, PLC Display, PLC Scanner, and associated cabling. This system automates fish transfer, counting, and grading operations through a unified control platform called SmartFlow, enabling precise data collection and low-stress handling of cultured fish species. The procurement is justified as a sole source due to the unique proprietary technology and exclusive distribution rights held by Vaki Aquaculture Ltd. The system is critical for research-grade data collection and stock assessment at the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center.

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