Sole Source Request to Purchase GEM-X Universal 3' Gene Expression v4 and Chromium GEM-X Single Cell 3' Chip Kit v4

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase GEM-X Universal 3' Gene Expression v4 and Chromium GEM-X Single Cell 3' Chip Kit v4 as a sole source purchase. The university requires these specific products for their research in molecular and immunological research using rare and heterogeneous cell populations. The products are proprietary to 10X Genomics and are necessary to operate the Chromium system. The estimated cost of the items is $18,690.00. • The products are required for single-cell analysis, including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), single-cell ATAC sequencing (scATAC-seq), and multiomic profiling (combined gene expression and epigenomic accessibility). • The reagents are proprietary to 10X Genomics and are custom-designed to interface exclusively with the Chromium X instrument and 10X Genomics software pipelines. • No third-party or generic substitutes are compatible with this closed, patented system. • The purchase is critical to enable ongoing USDA-funded research.