SSP24_035 ISE PLANE PARTS.pdf
PDF 260 KB Posted
- Attached to
- 9280-24-R-RFIN-00029
- Solicitation number
- 3150005746
- Issued by
- Greene County, Mississippi
About this file
This document is a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for Spare Parts for the Eagle Ray Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) planes. USM is seeking to procure Gear Motor Mounts, R+W Clutches, Lip Seals, and Diaphragms for the Eagle Ray AUV planes. The parts are proprietary and can only be provided by the original manufacturer, International Submarine Ltd. Comments and objections to the sole source procurement must be submitted in writing to the Interim Director of Procurement & Contracts by June 24, 2024. If USM determines the commodity can be provided by another source, the procurement will be submitted for competitive bid. Otherwise, USM will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board to prove the commodity is only available from one source.
The parts are required for the continued operation of the AUV, which is a critical research tool for USM's OECI-funded research. USM worked with the manufacturer to obtain the best possible pricing. The total estimated expenditure for the parts is reasonable based on the proprietary nature and the manufacturer's quoted replacement part value. There are no incumbents, set-asides, or additional funding requirements noted in the document.
View the file
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
USM SSP 24_035 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Spare Parts for the Eagle Ray AUV planes.
http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid
RFx: 3150005746
Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31‐7‐13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until
8:00 a.m. (Central Time) on June 24, 2024.
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to:
Jacob Cochran
Interim Director of Procurement & Contracts 118 College Dr. Box 5003 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 bids@usm.edu
Phone: 601‐266‐4131
Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection USM SSP 24_035"
The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement.
Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.
If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then USM will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.
Run Dates: 6/7, 6/14
The University of Southern Mississippi
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
SSP 24_035
The University of Southern Mississippi anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below.
1. Description of the commodity that USM is seeking to procure:
Spare Parts for the Eagle Ray AUV planes:
Gear Motor Mount – qty (7) R+W Clutch – qty (8) Lip Seal – qty (7) Diaphragm size 125 – qty (12)
2. Explanation of why the commodity is the only one that meets the needs of the agency:
Spare/replacement parts for existing vehicle. Planes are an integral part in the navigation of the Underwater vehicle. This is how the vehicle adjusts its height and direction as it moves through the water column. If a plane is damaged it needs to be replaced or repaired at sea to continue operating. This vehicle is one of the main research tools for the OECI funded research.
3. Explanation of why the source is the only source is the only person or entity that can provide the required commodity:
These are proprietary parts that can only be provided by the original manufacturer of the vehicle.
4. Explanation of why the amount to be expended for the commodity is reasonable:
International Submarine Ltd., is the only manufacturer of the parts and quoted amount is the replacement part value.
5. Efforts that the agency went through to obtain the best possible price for the commodity:
We worked with ISE to provide the best price available.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
SSP 24_035
Advertisement Schedule Date
1st scheduled 6/7/24
2nd scheduled 6/14/24
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice by June 24, 2023, 8:00 AM CST, to:
Jacob Cochran
Interim Director of Procurement & Contracts
Jacob.Cochran@usm.edu
Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection 24_035"
The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.
If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then
USM will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .