Notice of Intent - Mecanical Engineering Instructional Equipment

Utah Valley University is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI-2027-1209) for mechanical engineering instructional equipment with a response deadline of September 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. MDT, under a sole-source procurement under Utah Code 63G-6a-802.

The University seeks a third set of Gunt instructional thermal lab equipment from Instructional Engineering Systems LLC, the authorized US distributor for Gunt products manufactured by a German company. The sole-source justification rests on maintaining consistency within the mechanical engineering lab learning environment across three previously purchased Gunt lab units, enabling three student groups to conduct simultaneous lab work. Given the expected operational lifespan of ten or more years for the existing Gunt units already in service, standardization is cited as economically prudent.

Interested parties wishing to contest the sole-source determination must submit detailed explanation with clear and convincing documentation demonstrating alternative sources capable of meeting or exceeding the stated requirements by the September 18 deadline. The University reserves sole discretion to proceed or discontinue the proposed action based on responses received.

Contact: John Richards, John.Richards@uvu.edu, +1 801-863-8969.