Sole Source Request to Purchase Multiboom 8-3P Sprayer

The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase a custom-built research plot sprayer from R&D Sprayers. The sprayer is designed for attachment to a sub-compact tractor and will be used to apply pesticides to vegetable research plots. The university has determined that R&D Sprayers is the only vendor that can provide a system that meets the required specifications. The estimated cost of the sprayer is $13,364.55. Some key features of the sprayer include: * Multi-tank/bottle configurations * Adjustable boom systems * Precision application components * Pressurized gas delivery system to minimize contamination risk * Adjustable height settings to accommodate varying crop sizes The university has made efforts to identify alternative vendors, but none were found that could provide a comparable system.