The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase a Shimadzu Preparative Spectrofluorophotometer SFC HPLC System, RF-6000 Instrument, as a sole source purchase. The university believes that Shimadzu is the only manufacturer that meets the requirements for the needs and quality of the department. The purchase includes a 1-year warranty and free installation. The total cost for the proposed Shimadzu instruments is approximately $55,000, which reflects a limited-time discount of nearly 78% off the list price. • The purchase is for a specific type of spectrofluorophotometer that offers high-speed 3D measurements, ultrafast scanning, and exceptional sensitivity. • The instrument integrates seamlessly with the university's existing Shimadzu-based infrastructure, minimizing training and maintenance overhead. • The purchase includes a full 1-year warranty and free installation, providing the same service and operational assurance typically associated with new instruments. • The department conducted a thorough review of available options from multiple vendors to ensure both cost-effectiveness and technical suitability. • The offer from Shimadzu for the refurbished instruments is several-fold less expensive than comparable new systems from other manufacturers, without compromising essential performance features.