USM SSP 27_010 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30

The University of Southern Mississippi is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for an Air Cooling Accessory (ACS‑3) compatible with its Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR‑30. Waters Materials Sciences (formerly TA Instruments) is the exclusive supplier of the ACS‑3. The agency seeks a single vendor to provide the accessory under a non‑competitive purchase, with all questions directed to the procurement contact. The procurement is classified as a Request for Information, indicating the university is gathering details before finalizing the purchase. • Sole‑source acquisition of ACS‑3 accessory for Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR‑30 • Vendor: Waters Materials Sciences (formerly TA Instruments) – sole provider • Intended for use in material science research labs at USM • No competitive bidding; information gathering only • Contact: Amber Floyd (Buyer) – [email protected], (601) 266‑4855 • Expected award after the submission deadline (August 26 2026)