Mississippi Procurement Portal #3140004560

Sole Source Procurement of PureBiomass Closed-System Photobioreactor Platform for Algal Cultivation

This procurement supports the University of Southern Mississippi's oyster hatchery operations and research at the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center and the new Oyster Hatchery and Research Center (OHRC): - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi - Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - PureBiomass, Inc. (sole source manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - PureBiomass closed-system photobioreactor platform (multi-stage: 25 L, 250 L, 1,350 L) - Includes: gamma-irradiated sterile culture vessels, integrated dimmable LED lighting, automated environmental controls (remote Wi-Fi-enabled monitoring of pH, temperature, CO2 injection, air delivery), sterile filtration, fluid and air handling systems, structural support frames, containment cages, and NEMA-4 rated control enclosures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justified by compatibility with existing PureBiomass equipment and proprietary sterile bag reactor technology - System must fit facility spatial constraints without modifications - Fully integrated, biosecure, and designed for wet/corrosive aquaculture environments - Estimated Contract Value: - $247,346.09 - Place of Performance: - Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 - OHRC Algal Facility

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting for a closed-system photobioreactor platform specifically designed for pure biomass algal cultivation. The system is proprietary and fully integrated, manufactured exclusively by PureBiomass, Inc., and supports continuous algal biomass production for oyster hatchery operations and research. It includes multi-stage cultivation capacities and proprietary sterile culture vessels, with integrated environmental controls and remote monitoring. The procurement is a sole source due to compatibility with existing equipment, proprietary technology, facility constraints, and the need for a fully integrated system.

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