9280-25-R-IFBD-00035

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services is seeking sealed bids for a specialized Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analytical instrument through RFP 25-32. The procurement is specifically for the School of Polymer Science and Engineering and requires a cryogen-free permanent magnet NMR system with a minimum 1.4 T field strength and an adjustable temperature-controlled probe capable of acquiring homo- and hetero-nuclear spectra for 1H and 13C nuclei. Required instrument specifications include automated/manual shimming, compatibility with standard 5mm OD sample tubes, an external frequency lock, and comprehensive software for data acquisition, processing, and reporting. The bid solicitation mandates delivery of the instrument with installation, on-site training, cleaning kit, sample tubes, and certified samples. Bids are due on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, to be submitted to Bond Hall, Room 214 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a maximum delivery timeline of 16 weeks.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The warranty requirement is a minimum of one year from delivery, starting after system installation and verification. Payment terms are structured as 2% ten days, net 45 days per Mississippi law, with pricing to be F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed. The University will accept VISA Purchasing Card payments without additional fees, and the RFP includes optional 2D NMR capabilities. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed technical specifications suggest this is a high-value scientific instrumentation procurement likely in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and potential vendors are encouraged to review the comprehensive specifications available through USM's procurement office or website.