Sole Source Notification - Variable Field Translation Balance Instrument

The University of Wyoming's Procurement and Payment Services is issuing a Sole Source Notification for the acquisition of a Variable Field Translation Balance instrument from Mag Instruments. This specialized scientific equipment is required to measure magnetic susceptibility and magnetic remanence simultaneously across an extensive temperature range from -180 to 800 Celsius, with a maximum magnetic field of 1 Tesla and a dynamic measurement range from 10^-8 to 0.1 Am. Specific technical requirements include the ability to generate First Order Reversal Curves (FORCs), measure susceptibility up to 700 Celsius, and measure remanence up to 700 Celsius. Interested parties are invited to submit a Statement of Capabilities electronically through BidNet's portal by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on May 2, 2025. This solicitation is informational and not a formal competitive request, with the University reserving the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on received submissions. The University will be the sole evaluator of responses, considering factors such as quality, performance, and price.

The procurement appears to be open to all potential suppliers, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Mag Instruments is identified as the preferred vendor for this specialized scientific instrumentation. The notification does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the instrument. Potential suppliers are advised to clearly identify any confidential or proprietary information in their submissions, with such information to be separately packaged and marked. Any resulting purchase order will be governed by the University of Wyoming's standard Terms and Conditions. The solicitation covers Albany County within the state of Wyoming and is specifically for the University of Wyoming's scientific research equipment needs.