9250-24-R-RFIN-00035

Lowndes County in Mississippi is issuing a sole source request to purchase a Direct Mercury Analyzer (DMA-80evo) TriCell Double Beam Analyzer from Milestone Inc. This specialized analytical instrument is required by Mississippi State University (MSU) to perform elemental mercury analysis at low levels for food safety, water quality, and marine health research. The DMA-80 is the only system mentioned in the USEPA 7473 method and meets the specific requirements for MSU's analytical needs. The estimated cost for the DMA-80 is $50,410.90, which is considered reasonable compared to other instruments like an ICP/MS that have higher operational costs. MSU has conducted market research and determined Milestone Inc. is the sole source provider of the DMA-80. Any objections to this sole source procurement must be submitted in writing to MSU's procurement office for review by May 1, 2024.

This solicitation is not open to general competition, as it is a sole source procurement. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Milestone Inc., as they are the sole provider of the required DMA-80 equipment. The total award value for this procurement is $50,410.90.