ASU23006-SS Sole Source- Turbine Technologies- 1.23.23 (1) (1).pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document from Adams State University for procurement of specialized laboratory equipment for the El Centro Sierra Blanca Title III HIS STEM Grant. The university seeks to purchase three specific items from Turbine Technologies: a RankineCycler Steam Turbine Power Plant System ($33,711.38), a MiniLab Gas Turbine Power System with HushKit for experimental and research opportunities ($59,615.75), and a HushKit-Gas Turbine Sound Suppressor System ($4,381.25). The total procurement cost is $96,731.30, with a multiple product discount of $977.08 applied.

The procurement is part of a strategic partnership with Colorado State University's (CSU) Mechanical Engineering program, with the goal of providing hands-on learning experiences for students. The equipment is specifically designed to support the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, offering students practical experience with gas turbine and steam turbine technologies. The document emphasizes that a market analysis found no similar Gas Turbine Brayton Cycle Teaching Laboratory Systems, and alternative options were deemed less suitable due to factors like maintenance needs, size, and compatibility with existing teaching infrastructure. The sole source justification highlights the equipment's durability, design for optimal learning experiences, and alignment with CSU's engineering program requirements.