PMM-Sole-Source-Justification_InPostion (1) - signed.pdf
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- 2026-SSC-796
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- New Mexico
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This is a Sole Source Justification document submitted by New Mexico State University (NMSU) Procurement Services for a purchase from In-Position Technologies LLC. The procurement requests engineering and materials support for a gripper and automated guided vehicle (AGV) investigation project, including a UR8L robotic arm (with associated import duties and tariffs), engineering time for investigation and visualization work, and miscellaneous hardware such as fittings and 3D printer filament. The requestor, Marquetta Davalos from NMSU Global, submitted the justification on January 15, 2026, with departmental approval from Director Sherry Kollmann. The document was finalized and signed by Procurement Services representative Dietrich Mackel on February 20, 2026.
The total dollar amount for this sole source procurement is $97,044.80. The justification for sole sourcing to In-Position Technologies is based on the vendor's unique capabilities and demonstrated expertise in robotics, vision systems, AGV integration, and targeted solutions specific to NMSU's technical requirements. According to the explanation provided, In-Position Technologies possesses specialized knowledge and capacity that make them an ideal fit for this project, with no comparable alternatives available. As this procurement exceeds $60,000, it will be posted on NMSU's public site for 30 days in accordance with Procurement Code 13-1-126 NMSA 1978. The vendor is located at 7827 V. 108th Ave, Suite 600, Westminster, Colorado 80021.
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New Mexico State University Procurement Services
Sole Source Justification
PMM-Sole-Source-Justification.pdf, 04/2018
SECTION 2: REQUEST DETAILS
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Proposed Vendor:
Address:
Dollar Amount: $
PMM
purchasing@nmsu.edu
Phone 646-2916
SECTION 4: OFFICIAL APPROVAL
In accordance with Procurement Code 13-1-126 and NMSU’s Business Procedures Manual, submit this form for purchases exceeding $20,000. Attach the completed/signed form, with a vendor quote, to the AggieMart requisition or forwarded recquisition to Procurement Services by email to purchasing@nmsu.edu (Req# in Subject of email) and simultaneously submitting a Banner requisition.
(Note: Purchases $60,000 or greater will be posted on NMSU’s public site for 30 days).
What exception(s) describes the reasoning for this purchase, thus eliminating competition?
Please check applicable blocks.
Please check applicable blocks:
Sole Vendor Sole Brand Product Service
Compatibility of existing equipment or supplies; give details and include manufacturer and model number of existing equipment below. (Explain below.)
Item specifically required for use in conjunction with grant or contract. (Attach applicable page grant or contract page and pro-vide justification of why it is required for grant/contract and why other substitutes are not accepted.)
Requirement is of a proprietary/copyright/licensing nature. (Explain below.)
The requested product has unique design/performance specifications or quality requirements which are essential to my work needs or research/teaching needs and are not available in comparable products. (Explain unique feature/characteristic below.)
NMSU has specialized training and/or extensive experience; retraining would incur substantial cost in money/time. (Explain below.)
The requested product is essential in maintaining/continuing experiments. (Explain below; provide purchase order numbers.)
Renewal of support / maintenance / subscription of software, technology, or other intellectual property. (Explain below.)
Other (Explain below.)
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Term:
Listing of Services or Items to be Purchased:
Date:Printed Name: Signature:
Procurement Services: This procurement meets the requirements of 13-1-126 NMSA 1978 for a sole source procurement.
SECTION 1: REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Phone:E-mail Address:Department:
Requestor Name: Requisition:
SECTION 3: REQUESTOR APPROVAL
Date:Printed Name: Signature:
Explanation:
Director/Department Head/PI (No designee authorized): Sherry Kollmann
Digitally signed by Sherry Kollmann Date: 2026.01.15 11:14:17 -07'00'
Marquetta Davalos
NMSU Global
Engineering and Materials for Gripper, Engineering time for AGV investigation,Engineering time for Visio
7827 V. 108th Ave, #600 Westminister, CO 80021 marky11@nmsu.edu
01/15/2026Sherry Kollmann
646-4239
In-Position Technology 97,044.8 investigation, UR8L (including tariffs), UR8L import & Duties, Misc. hardware purchasing allowance (fittings, 3d printer filament, etc.).
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PMM-Sole-Source-Justification_InPostion (1) Final Audit Report 2026-02-20
Created: 2026-02-20
By: Ayleen Escalante (escaylee@nmsu.edu)
Status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAA_rnPi_0k8mYxBAjjS8YAF82iBrLMkqAa
"PMM-Sole-Source-Justification_InPostion (1)" History Document digitally presigned by Sherry Kollmann (kollmann@nmsu.edu) 2026-01-15 - 6:14:17 PM GMT- IP address: 174.56.70.238
Document created by Ayleen Escalante (escaylee@nmsu.edu) 2026-02-20 - 10:09:13 PM GMT- IP address: 174.56.70.238
Document emailed to Dietrich Mackel (dmackel@nmsu.edu) for signature
2026-02-20 - 10:09:48 PM GMT
Email viewed by Dietrich Mackel (dmackel@nmsu.edu) 2026-02-20 - 10:19:16 PM GMT- IP address: 104.47.55.126
Document e-signed by Dietrich Mackel (dmackel@nmsu.edu) Signature Date: 2026-02-20 - 10:19:26 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 75.134.108.145
Agreement completed.
2026-02-20 - 10:19:26 PM GMT
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