10838-20241127135504 JSU

Jackson State University is pursuing a sole source procurement for a VMP-3e Advanced Potentiostat, specifically the Bio-Logic VMP-3e modular multichannel potentiostat with capabilities to control up to sixteen three-electrode cells simultaneously. The procurement (RFX 3150005997) is intended to support advanced research in cleaner energy and provide educational opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, with a particular focus on integrated educational programs for underserved minority students across multiple Mississippi institutions. The proposed procurement is valued at $115,006.00 and includes a one-year extended warranty. The university has identified Bio-Logic USA of Knoxville, Tennessee as the exclusive United States distributor and the only manufacturer capable of providing this specific equipment. Interested parties who object to the sole source procurement must submit written objections to the Director of Procurement Services by December 17, 2024, with detailed explanations and documentation supporting their position.

The procurement appears to be exclusively sourced from Bio-Logic USA, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the documentation. The university's procurement approach indicates a direct purchase from the manufacturer, with no competitive bidding process anticipated due to the sole source determination. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are outlined, the procurement's underlying research goals suggest a commitment to supporting educational opportunities for underserved populations. The equipment will be integrated into existing research infrastructure, specifically supporting electroanalytical experimental capabilities. The total procurement budget is precisely $115,006.00, which includes the potentiostat system and a comprehensive one-year warranty, representing a targeted, specialized technology acquisition for academic research and educational purposes.