Sole Source Request to Purchase iGC-NOVA High Temperature Surface Energy Analyzer

The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase an iGC-NOVA High Temperature Surface Energy Analyzer as a sole source purchase. The university has determined that this instrument is unique and can only be provided by Surface Measurement Systems. The instrument is required for research into materials for nuclear facilities and has several unique features, including a flame ionisation detector, vapor phase injection system, hydrogen generator, and software with surface uniformity mapping and solvent calibration modes. The key features of this opportunity include: • The purchase of an iGC-NOVA High Temperature Surface Energy Analyzer • The instrument is required for research into materials for nuclear facilities • The university has determined that this instrument is unique and can only be provided by Surface Measurement Systems • The estimated cost of the instrument is $190,353.90 • The university is seeking to purchase the instrument as a sole source purchase due to its unique features and the lack of alternative instruments with the same capabilities.