9275-27-R-RFIN-00011

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking to procure a Bertec FIT5 instrumented split-belt treadmill system under a Notice of Intent to Certify Sole Source (RFIN 9275-27-R-RFIN-00011), with objections to sole-source certification due October 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a sole-source procurement — Bertec is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor meeting the required specifications.

The scope is a research-grade, split-belt instrumented treadmill with independent six-component force measurement under each belt, data acquisition at up to 1,000 Hz, independent forward/reverse belt control, motorized incline capability, and compatibility with existing biomechanics research infrastructure. The equipment will support research programs in postural stability, gait, fall prevention, aging, rehabilitation, human performance, and injury prevention.

The estimated purchase price is $232,312.49. UMMC determined this price reasonable through pricing comparisons against available market intelligence and pursued identified discounts. UMMC has reserved the right to inspect interested parties' commodities for comparison purposes and will not be responsible for delays in response delivery; all responsibility for timely submission rests with interested parties. Notice of award or no award will be posted no earlier than October 16, 2026. Objections to the sole-source certification must be submitted to solesource@umc.edu using the Vendor Form, which must include the certification in Attachment B.