South Carolina Business Opportunities #54476

Sole Source Procurement of Gentle MACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters from Miltenyi Biotec

This procurement opportunity involves the Medical University of South Carolina seeking a sole source contract for specialized laboratory equipment to support NIH-funded medical research. - Government Buyer: - Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - OEM Highlight: - Miltenyi Biotec is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Gentle MACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters - Products/Services Requested: - Gentle MACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters and related accessories - Specialized tissue dissociation device - Used for separating tumor tissue from normal tissue in human and mouse samples - Supports creation of patient-derived xenografts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Device must feature a unique rotor/stator system exclusive to Miltenyi Biotec - No other manufacturer offers a system meeting these specific research requirements - Equipment is essential for NIH-funded research projects - Procurement governed by South Carolina law; interested parties must demonstrate ability to meet all requirements

Description

The solicitation is for a sole source contract with Miltenyi Biotec to purchase the Gentle MACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters and accessories. This device is used to separate tumor tissue from surrounding normal tissue in human or mouse tumors, supporting NIH-funded research and the creation of patient-derived xenografts. Miltenyi Biotec is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this specialized tissue dissociator, which features a unique rotor/stator system. The procurement is governed by South Carolina law and includes specific procedures for protests and notifications.

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