Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006993

Sole Source Procurement of Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30 for Polymer Research

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the University of Southern Mississippi for a Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30, manufactured by Waters/TA Instruments, to support advanced polymer research at the Mississippi Polymer Institute. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Director of Procurement & Contracts - Mississippi Polymer Institute (research facility) - OEMs and Vendors: - Waters/TA Instruments (sole manufacturer and vendor) - Products Requested: - Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30 (DHR HR 30) - Part number: Waters/TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30 - Quantity: 1 - Includes Peltier heater, environmental test chamber, software, installation, training, and attachments - Unique Requirements: - Must be compatible with existing TA Instruments equipment, specifically the Air Cooling Accessory (ACS-3) and Discovery DMA 850 - Supports advanced rheological characterization for recycled, bio-based, and sustainable polymers - Sole source justification based on technical integration and operational efficiency - Total quoted price: $130,271 - Notable Competitors: - Anton Paar (alternative quote referenced, but not selected) - Procurement supports masterbatch formulation, sustainable polymer development, and optimization of processing conditions.

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is proposing a sole source purchase of a Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30. This equipment is required for advanced rheological testing in polymer research, compatible with existing TA Instruments equipment owned by the laboratory. The procurement is justified by the need for integration with current accessories and the technical capabilities of the HR 30. Comments or objections to the sole source procurement will be accepted as per Mississippi law until September 18, 2026.

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