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Sole Source Procurement of ThermoFisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX DualBeam and Spectra 200 S/TEM Electron Microscopes

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for two advanced electron microscopy systems from ThermoFisher Scientific (FEI Company), supporting the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies - Procurement led by Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Director of Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - ThermoFisher Scientific (FEI Company) is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier for both requested systems - Products Requested: - Helios 5 Hydra CX DualBeam System (1 unit) - Extreme High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) - Switchable multiple-ion-species ICP-PFIB (Xe, Ar, O, N) - Elstar electron column with UC+ technology, oil-free vacuum, advanced software (AutoTEM 5, Auto Slice & View 5), MultiChem Gas Delivery System - EDS and EBSD attachments from EDAX - Spectra 200 S/TEM (1 unit) - Field Emission Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (30-200 kV) - Ultra-High Brightness Cold Field Emission Gun (X-CFEG), probe aberration corrector, Super-X EDS detector, 16-megapixel Ceta-S CMOS camera, EMPAD 2 detector - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (2 units) for instrument protection - Services Requested: - Preferred Service Agreements for both systems - 2 years of coverage beyond the standard 1-year warranty - 48-hour onsite labor response, unlimited labor hours, all necessary spare parts, annual preventative maintenance, and software updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only ThermoFisher Scientific can provide the required technical specifications and integrated workflow - Market evaluation determined no alternative vendors can meet the university's advanced materials characterization needs - The procurement includes a substantial discount (over 55%) from list price - Estimated Total Value: $5,186,011

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Mississippi State University is requesting a sole source purchase of the ThermoFisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX DualBeam System and the Spectra 200 S/TEM. These advanced microscopy systems include a high-resolution field emission scanning electron microscope and a scanning transmission electron microscope with unique features such as multiple ion species plasma FIB and proprietary detectors. The equipment supports advanced materials characterization and is essential for research in the Golden Triangle region. The purchase includes service agreements and software, with a total negotiated cost of $5,186,011 after a significant discount.

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