Productivity Inc. Sole Source Pre- Award

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is proceeding with a sole-source pre-award for a HAAS Mini Mill vertical machining center from Productivity Inc. under contract 2027-SSC-888, with a challenge period closing October 4, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement with no competing bids solicited; interested parties may challenge the justification within 15 calendar days of the September 4 posting date by submitting written documentation to the Director of Purchasing at purchasing@nmsu.edu demonstrating equivalent or superior capabilities.

NMSU's sole-source justification rests on equipment compatibility and operational continuity. The institution currently operates five existing HAAS vertical CNC turning centers, seven additional HAAS CNC machines, and ten desktop mills, all HAAS-manufactured. NMSU functions as an authorized HAAS training center, making standardization on HAAS equipment critical to both operational efficiency and mission alignment. The requestor, Gabe V. Garcia from the AIS-Aggie Innovation Space department, emphasizes that manufacturer continuity is essential.

The contract value is $61,552.83, exceeding the $60,000 threshold that triggers mandatory public posting for 30 days under NMSU Procurement Code 13-1-126. The equipment is scheduled for delivery within 6–7 weeks pending availability. Productivity Inc. is located at 4925 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Questions and challenges should be directed to Halen Anderson at halena@nmsu.edu or +1 575-646-4911.