Sole Source Notice for Harrick Plasma PDC-001-HP High Power Expanded Plasma Cleaner

The University of Mississippi is seeking to purchase a Harrick Plasma PDC-001-HP High Power Expanded Plasma Cleaner as a sole source purchase. The equipment is required for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for nanoscale surface cleaning and surface chemistry modification. The PDC-001-HP is the only model on the market that incorporates inductively coupled plasma technology in a compact, tabletop configuration. • The purchase amount is $18,663.00, which is considered reasonable given the specialized nature of the equipment. • The department has secured academic and promotional discounts, reducing the total cost by $1,437.00. • Interested parties who object to the sole source certification must provide specific objections and information about their capabilities before the deadline. • The University of Mississippi will review the submitted notice and documents to determine if the commodity can be provided by another person or entity.