Opportunity
South Carolina Business Opportunities #63272
Clemson University Sole Source Procurement of Masuko Sangyo Super Masscolloider for Nanomaterial Research
Posted
February 02, 2026
Respond By
February 10, 2026
Identifier
63272
NAICS
423490
Clemson University is seeking to procure a specialized nanomaterial grinding system for its Forestry and Environmental Conservation & Materials Science and Engineering departments. - Government Buyer: - Clemson University (Forestry and Environmental Conservation & Materials Science and Engineering departments) - OEMs and Vendors: - Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd. (OEM and sole source) - Products/Services Requested: - Super Masscolloider, Model MKZA10-15JIV - Part Number: MKZA10-15JIV - Quantity: 1 - Description: High-precision grinding system for biomaterials (e.g., cellulose, lignin) at micro and nanoscale - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must feature Masuko Sangyo's proprietary, patented disk-type grinding mechanism - Capable of achieving particle sizes at or below the micro/nanometer scale - Must provide temperature-controlled operation and ensure no metal contamination - Only available directly from Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd.; no authorized third-party resellers - Certification of exclusivity and patented technology required for nanocellulose research
Description
Clemson University's Forestry and Environmental Conservation & Materials Science and Engineering seeks to sole source the purchase of Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd's Super Masscolloider, Model MKZA10-15JIV. The system is required for high-precision grinding of biomaterials at micro and nanoscale, such as cellulose and lignin. It features a proprietary, patented disk-type grinding mechanism certified as exclusive by the manufacturer, achieving particle sizes at or below micro/nanometer scale with temperature-controlled operation and no metal contamination. The system is only available directly from Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd., with no authorized third-party resellers, making this a sole source procurement.