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USM Solicits Scientific and Laboratory Equipment for New Aquaculture Research Facility

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking bids to supply new, unused scientific and laboratory equipment for its Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's new aquaculture research facility. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Procurement and Contract Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Adam Equipment (LPB 423i Luna Precision Balance) - Thermo Scientific (Cimarec+ Stirring Hotplates, TDE Series Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer) - Cytiva Whatman (Stainless Steel Filter Holder Vacuum Manifold) - Fisherbrand (accuSpin MAX R Centrifuge, Isotemp Gravity Convection Oven) - METTLER TOLEDO (XPR105 and XSR304 Analytical Balances) - Caron Scientific & Services (LED Plant Growth Chamber) - OHAUS (Scout SPX1202 Portable Laboratory Balance) - Turner Designs (TRILOGY Fluorometer) - STERIS (AMSCO 250LS Small Steam Sterilizer) - Products/Services Requested: - Precision laboratory balances (Adam Equipment, OHAUS, METTLER TOLEDO) - Laboratory stirring hotplates (Thermo Scientific, large and medium formats) - Stainless steel filter holder vacuum manifolds (Cytiva Whatman) - Refrigerated benchtop centrifuge (Fisherbrand) - Analytical balances (METTLER TOLEDO) - LED plant growth chambers (Caron Scientific & Services) - General purpose heating and drying ovens (Fisherbrand) - Ultra-low temperature freezer (Thermo Scientific) - Fluorometer (Turner Designs) - Small steam sterilizers with installation and upgrades (STERIS) - Part Numbers and Quantities: - Each item is specified by part number; quantities range from 1 to 2 units per item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, unused, and of current production (no refurbished, reconditioned, demo, or prototype units) - Equivalent products may be proposed if they meet or exceed technical specifications; technical documentation required for alternates - Equipment supports aquaculture production, laboratory operations, water quality analysis, microbiology, environmental monitoring, and algal research - Delivery must be coordinated with university personnel and all items must be packaged to prevent damage - Installation and startup services required for steam sterilizers - University reserves right to determine equivalency based on performance, durability, compatibility, and operational suitability

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for scientific and laboratory equipment to be used within a new aquaculture research facility currently under construction. The procurement includes various laboratory balances, stirring hotplates, vacuum manifolds, centrifuges, plant growth chambers, ovens, freezers, fluorometers, and sterilizers. All equipment must be new, unused, and meet specified technical standards or approved equals. Bidders must submit complete bids by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and coordinate delivery with the university.

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