Microwave Innovation Sole Source Pre Award-PSL

New Mexico State University is issuing a sole-source pre-award notice for Microwave Innovation equipment under contract 2027-SSC-897, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. MDT. This is a sole-source procurement under NMSA 1-13-128, meaning NMSU has determined that only one vendor can satisfy the requirement; vendors believing they can provide equal or greater service or goods must submit written challenges with detailed qualifications and specifications to purchasing@nmsu.edu within 15 calendar days of the September 25 posting date.

The procurement covers one service line item with quantity and specific delivery requirements detailed in the attached sole source justification document. Detailed procurement specifications and the justification for the sole-source determination are available in the "Microwave Innovations Sole Source Signed" document attached to this notice. All bids must remain sealed until the October 26 closing deadline.

The primary contact is Adrian Carabajal at acar67@nmsu.edu or 575-646-3578. NMSU retains sole authority to determine equivalence of any alternative proposals submitted in challenge.