9280-24-R-IFBD-00037

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) with a heated stage capable of performing measurements at temperatures up to 2300°C. The opportunity is being issued by the Office of the Director of Procurement Services at The University of Southern Mississippi, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, which is within Forrest County. The bid opening date is July 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting the detailed technical specifications outlined in the Request for Bids (RFB) document. The RFB provides specific requirements for the generator, goniometer, detector, and heated stage, as well as customer support, warranty, and delivery expectations. Payment will be in U.S. dollars, with the university preferring to be invoiced annually for maintenance and in installments based on agreed-upon project implementation milestones.

The procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not explicitly state the award value or budget range for this procurement.