9210-26-R-RFIN-00002

Alcorn State University (ASU) is conducting a sole source procurement for a specialized scientific instrument, specifically a Coaxial P-type High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma-Ray Detector from ORTEC/AMETEK. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive scientific package that includes a DSPEC Jr 2.0 with MAESTRO Software, GammaVision Gamma-Ray HPGe Spectral Analysis Software, a Mobious Recycler, and a vertical lead shield. The procurement is scheduled for advertisement on August 27, 2025, and September 3, 2025, with a response deadline for potential objectors set for September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The key objectives of this procurement include expanding research collaborations with Brookhaven National Laboratory, enabling advanced gamma spectroscopy experiments, and facilitating the identification of specific radionuclides. The integrated Cryostat design offers mechanical stability and reduces contamination risks, with the ultimate goals of supporting isotope research, broadening research participation, and providing increased access to research opportunities for undergraduate students. The procurement is specifically for Adams County, Mississippi, and involves a scientific instrument critical to advanced research capabilities.

This procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated cost of the detector is $133,839.36, which is competitively priced compared to a comparative Mirion HPGe detector quote of $136,010.69. The procurement is specifically targeting ORTEC/AMETEK as the sole vendor, with no indication of alternative vendors being considered. The university is seeking this specific detector to support its research infrastructure and expand scientific capabilities. If no alternative sources are identified during the objection period, ASU will proceed with the procurement directly from ORTEC/AMETEK. The procurement represents a targeted scientific investment aimed at enhancing research capabilities and providing advanced analytical tools for academic research, with a focus on isotope identification and spectroscopic analysis.