Opportunity
New Mexico State University SCIQuest #2027-SSC-916
NMSU sole-source notice involving the Astrophysical Research Consortium
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 28, 2026
Identifier
2027-SSC-916
New Mexico State University is seeking to proceed with a sole-source procurement involving the Astrophysical Research Consortium. - Buyer: New Mexico State University (NMSU), Purchasing; Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. - Named organization: Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC). - Procurement scope: The provided notice does not identify the specific products or services being procured, and includes no part numbers or quantities. - Sole-source challenge: Businesses that believe they can provide equivalent or superior goods or services may submit supporting qualifications and specifications for NMSU’s consideration. NMSU determines whether an alternative is equivalent. - Term: The notice describes a proposed four-year period; detailed performance terms are not provided.
Description
The notice states it is to satisfy the requirements for NMSA 13-1-128. Detailed information is available by logging into the system. Businesses that believe they can provide equal or greater service or goods may submit their reasoning and detailed qualifications or specifications to the Director of Purchasing at purchasing@nmsu.edu for consideration. Challenges must be submitted in writing within 15 calendar days of posting, and NMSU reserves the right to judge equivalence.