Sole Source Notification - Walk-In Growth Chamber

The University of Wyoming's Procurement and Payment Services is pursuing a sole source purchase order for a specialized Conviron Walk-In Growth Chamber from Controlled Environments Inc. for the UW Plant Growth and Phenotyping Facility. The procurement specifically seeks a BDW120 Walk-In Growth Chamber with distinctive features including CMP-LINK integration with an existing Argus Titan system, a hose bibb and autowatering system, Heliospectra Elixia C5 5-channel LED fixtures, and CO2 and humidity control capabilities. The equipment is designed for controlled environment agriculture research and experiments, with installation to be performed by Conviron authorized personnel. Electronic submissions for alternative capabilities can be submitted through BidNet's portal until 2:00 PM Mountain Time on April 23, 2025. This sole source notification is informational and not a formal competitive bid request, with the University reserving the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive solicitation based on received responses. Interested parties believing they can provide a comparable product are invited to submit a detailed Statement of Capabilities, with the University serving as the sole judge in reviewing responses regarding quality, performance, and price.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to vendors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications. The existing infrastructure includes a current Conviron growth chamber, which the new walk-in chamber will complement for research purposes. No specific incumbent vendors beyond Controlled Environments Inc. are identified, and no explicit budget range is provided in the documentation. The University will handle any submitted capabilities statements with specific guidelines for managing confidential or proprietary information. The procurement is specifically for Albany County, Wyoming, and will be governed by the University of Wyoming's standard Terms and Conditions. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical requirements and be prepared to demonstrate equivalent or superior capabilities if challenging the sole source designation.