Sole Source Request to Purchase Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX Area Velocity sensor - 10ft measurement range with 32ft cable

Mississippi State University’s Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) is seeking to procure five Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX Area Velocity sensors to support ongoing runoff and nutrient transport research. The sensors must be sourced exclusively from Teledyne ISCO via its authorized Mississippi distributor, C.C. Lynch & Associates, Inc., because they are uniquely compatible with existing flow‑monitoring hardware and software at the institute’s field sites. The total estimated cost is $10,415 (including shipping). The procurement is being issued as a sole‑source request; objections must be submitted in writing to the Director of Procurement Services. • Item: 5 × Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX Area Velocity sensors (10 ft range, 32 ft cable) • Purpose: Measure water level and flow velocity during runoff events for research data collection • Reason for sole source: Teledyne ISCO is the sole manufacturer; C.C. Lynch & Associates is the exclusive distributor in Mississippi • Estimated cost: $2,024 per sensor + $295 shipping = $10,415 total • Procurement deadline: Approximately 12 Nov 2026 (submission date) • Contact: Debra Raines, Procurement Buyer ([email protected])