Mississippi Procurement Portal #9280-27-R-RFIN-00008

Sole Source Procurement of PDC Machines Ambient H35 Hydrogen Dispenser for SimpleFuel System

The University of Southern Mississippi is conducting a sole source procurement for a hydrogen refueling dispenser. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi - Director of Procurement & Contracts: Jacob Cochran - OEM Highlight: - PDC Machines is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required product - Products/Services Requested: - Ambient H35 Hydrogen Auxiliary Dispenser (Hydrogen Dispenser) - Quantity: 1 unit - Designed for 350 bar (approx. 5,000 psi) hydrogen refueling - Specifically compatible only with the PDC Machines SimpleFuel Fueling Appliance - Meets SAE J2601 and ISO 19880-1 safety and engineering standards - Estimated unit cost: over $300,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Dispenser must integrate directly with proprietary SimpleFuel hardware and software - No alternative dispensers are compatible due to exclusive engineering and safety requirements - Sole source justification is based on technical exclusivity and regulatory compliance - Attachments include technical specifications, sole source justification, and procurement documentation

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is proposing a sole source purchase of an Ambient H35 Dispenser, a specialized hydrogen dispenser compatible only with PDC Machines' SimpleFuel hydrogen refueling system. This equipment is designed for integration with the SimpleFuel platform, operating at 350 bar pressure, and is essential for refueling vehicles and equipment. The procurement is open for comments and objections until September 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST. The purchase includes technical and business justification documents, emphasizing the unique compatibility and safety standards of the dispenser.

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