9270-25-R-RFIN-00016

The state of Mississippi, specifically the University of Mississippi (UM) located in Lamar County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Styl' One Nano Compaction Simulator from KORSCH America, Inc. for the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery. The equipment is a specialized laboratory-scale simulator designed to replicate full-scale pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing processes, with unique capabilities that make it the only device of its kind suitable for research and educational purposes. Key objectives include enhancing graduate research capabilities, supporting the department's Hands-on Course in Tablet Technology, and improving the potential to secure government and industry grants. The procurement follows a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase (SS 409), with interested parties having the opportunity to object to the sole source certification until Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 am Central Time. Submissions must be directed to the UM Procurement Services Department, and KORSCH America, Inc. has already negotiated a 23% discount on the project total, motivated by their interest in supporting student training and course development.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears targeted exclusively at the University of Mississippi's pharmaceutical research infrastructure. The current technology landscape includes existing department equipment that the Styl' One Nano Compaction Simulator must be compatible with, suggesting potential integration requirements. The procurement represents a strategic investment in research technology, with the simulator being more cost-effective than larger pilot-scale equipment that would cost 2-3 times more and be impractical for current laboratory space. Although a precise award value is not specified, the procurement indicates a significant investment in specialized research equipment aimed at advancing pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing simulation capabilities. The sole source justification emphasizes the unique technical specifications and training potential of the proposed equipment, positioning it as a critical asset for the department's research and educational mission.