Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #9280-27-R-RFIN-00033
Sole Source Procurement of Okeanus Electro-Hydraulic Winch for mROV Operations
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
9280-27-R-RFIN-00033
NAICS
333618
The University of Southern Mississippi is conducting a sole source procurement for an Okeanus Model DT3125-200-028072-EHLW Electro-Hydraulic Winch to support its mROV operations. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Director of Procurement & Contracts - OEM Highlight: - Okeanus Science & Technology is the sole manufacturer of the requested winch - Product Details: - Okeanus Model DT3125-200-028072-EHLW Electro-Hydraulic Winch - Quantity: 1 unit - Part Number: DT3125-200-028072-EHLW - Features: - 20,000 lb maximum line pull - 150 ft/min line speed - Drum dimensions: 28" core, 72" width, 56" flange - 6,600 m cable capacity - Hydro-active level wind system - Custom slip ring configuration - Soft starter and heat exchanger - 50-meter tethered remote control - UNOLS Appendix A & B compliance documentation - Unique Requirements: - Winch must meet strict UNOLS (University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System) compliance for safe ROV operations on research vessels - No other manufacturer offers this precise combination of specifications and compliance - Procurement Details: - Sole source justification based on technical and compliance requirements - Base price: $324,465 (Ex Works Houston, TX) - Lead time: 14-16 weeks - Includes 1-year warranty - Formal quote and opportunity for objections as per Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13 (C)
Description
The University of Southern Mississippi is proposing a sole source purchase of an Electro-Hydraulic Winch, specifically the Okeanus Model DT3125-200-028072-EHLW. This winch meets unique technical specifications including a 20,000 lb maximum line pull, specific drum dimensions, and UNOLS compliance, which no other vendor can provide. The procurement is open for comments and objections until July 17, 2026, as per Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13 (C). The purchase is essential for the mROV program and includes a formal quote and warranty.