Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006866

Procurement of Refurbished Beckman LS6500 Liquid Scintillation Counter for Research

The University of Mississippi's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is seeking to procure a refurbished Beckman LS6500 Liquid Scintillation Counter for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - University of Mississippi, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Beckman Coulter (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - GMI OpCo, LLC (sole source vendor for refurbished unit) - Products/Services Requested: - Beckman LS6500 Liquid Scintillation Counter (Refurbished) - Part Number: Beckman LS6500 - Quantity: 1 - Description: Laboratory instrument for detection and quantification of low-level radioactive isotopes; includes radioactive source - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only GMI OpCo, LLC is qualified to supply a re-certified Beckman LS6500 due to licensing and expertise with radioactive sources - The Beckman LS6500 is discontinued and no longer supported by the OEM - Supplier must manage all regulatory transfer requirements for radioactive materials - Procurement is sole source, but objections from qualified suppliers are invited - Estimated contract value: $20,994.36

Description

This is a sole source procurement notice for a refurbished Beckman LS6500 Liquid Scintillation Counter. The procurement is managed by the University of Mississippi and is intended to support ongoing research activities in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry involving detection and quantification of low-level radioactive isotopes. The Beckman LS6500 is required due to its unique capabilities and the fact that it is no longer manufactured or supported by the original maker. The sole source vendor is GMI OpCo, LLC, the only qualified supplier able to provide a re-certified instrument with the necessary licensing and expertise.

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