Sole Source Purchase of ZwickRoell 20 kN Allround Machine and Accessories

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase a ZwickRoell 20 kN Allround machine and accessories for viscoelastic material testing. The machine is necessary for Dr. Merrett's research in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, and ZwickRoell is the only possible source that can provide the required item. The estimated cost of the items is $71,813.00 for the Z020 TH AllroundLine Table-Top Machine, $9,937.00 for the Xforce K load cell, and $2,955.00 for the Connection adapter. * The purchase is for a specific research project in the Department of Aerospace Engineering * The ZwickRoell 20 kN Allround machine is necessary for viscoelastic material testing * The machine is only compatible with ZwickRoell's load frames and videoXtens system * The estimated cost of the items is $84,705.00