Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Hexafluoroglutaryl Fluoride

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to purchase 250 kilograms of hexafluoroglutaryl fluoride as a sole source purchase. The chemical is necessary for custom fluoropolymer synthesis and is only available from Exfluor in bulk quantities. The university has contacted other distributors, but they are unable to provide the chemical in the required quantity. The price of the chemical is set by the producing company. • The sole source purchase is for a specialty chemical. • The chemical is necessary for custom fluoropolymer synthesis. • The university has contacted other distributors, but they are unable to provide the chemical in the required quantity. • The price of the chemical is set by the producing company. • The university is seeking comments or objections to the sole source purchase until June 23, 2025, 8:00 AM CST.