This is a sole‑source pre‑award solicitation by New Mexico State University for the purchase of a HAAS Mini Mill vertical machining center from Productivity Inc. The university justifies the sole‑source on the basis of brand compatibility with existing equipment and its status as a HAAS training center. The procurement amount is approximately $61,500, and the contract will be awarded unless a written challenge is submitted by 19 September 2026. No product line items are listed in the posting; detailed specifications are contained in the attached “HAAS‑Sole‑Source‑Justification – pre award.pdf”.
• Sole‑source award (SSC) – ID 2027‑SSC‑888 – open 4 Sep 2026, close 10 Sep 2026 (MDT).
• Vendor: Productivity Inc.; scope: acquisition and installation of a HAAS Mini Mill vertical machining center.
• Dollar value: $61,552.83 (per justification); challenges must be submitted within 15 days of posting.