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UMMC Sole Source Procurement of Bertec FIT5 Instrumented Treadmill System

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking to procure a specialized research-grade treadmill system for its biomechanics research and education programs. - Government Buyer: - University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) - Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement: Andrea Williford - OEM and Vendor: - Bertec (manufacturer and exclusive distributor) - Products Requested: - Bertec FIT5 Dual-Belt Fully Instrumented Treadmill with incline - Split-belt treadmill with independent six-component force measurement under each belt - High-frequency kinetic data acquisition (up to 1,000 Hz) - Motorized incline and reverse walking capability - Integration with research-grade motion-capture systems - Quantity: 1 - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must support advanced biomechanics research including gait, postural stability, rehabilitation, aging, human performance, and injury prevention - No other treadmill system meets the combination of technical requirements and compatibility with UMMC's existing infrastructure - Estimated Contract Value: - $232,312.49 - Sole source procurement; Bertec is the only OEM and vendor identified

Description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking to procure the Bertec FIT5, a research-grade, split-belt instrumented treadmill that features independent six-component force measurement under each belt. This equipment is essential for UMMC's grant-funded research and education programs focusing on postural stability, gait, fall prevention, aging, rehabilitation, human performance, and injury prevention. The Bertec FIT5 is the sole source provider for this specialized treadmill system, which integrates with UMMC's existing biomechanics research infrastructure. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of October 9, 2026.

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