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Mississippi State University is soliciting a sole-source purchase of five Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX area velocity sensors for its Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, with a November 13, 2026 due date listed on the opportunity. The sole-source designation is the decisive constraint: the university determined that Teledyne ISCO is the only manufacturer of the required equipment, and C.C. Lynch & Associates, Inc. is the authorized exclusive sales representative and distributor for Teledyne ISCO in Mississippi. The university requested a quote from C.C. Lynch & Associates without pursuing competitive bids.

The sensors have a 10-foot measurement range and a 32-foot cable. They measure water level and flow velocity during runoff events, supporting MWRRI research on management practices that reduce runoff and nutrient transport from Midsouth production systems. The university cites equipment continuity and compatibility with the Teledyne ISCO flow monitoring equipment, connection cables, software, and hardware already deployed at MWRRI research sites.

The estimated total cost is $10,415: five sensors at $2,024 per unit ($10,120) plus $295 for shipping and handling. The notice itself states no response deadline, and it lists no site visit or bidders' conference.

Written objections to the sole-source designation go to Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO Director of Procurement Services, and must include detailed explanations of why alternative sources exist. The notice, NOTICE 267-059.pdf, is 245KB and was posted October 30, 2026.