Sole Source Contract for Annual Maintenance of Revolution Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope and Revolve Microscopes

The Medical University of South Carolina intends to award a sole source contract to Discover Echo Inc. for the annual maintenance of their Revolution Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope and Revolve Microscopes. The purpose of this purchase is to obtain an annual maintenance contract renewal on existing State-owned research laboratory equipment. The service and parts provider must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Authorized Service Provider. Discover Echo Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and remains the sole authorized provider of warranty extensions, proprietary diagnostics, firmware updates, and preventative maintenance services for ECHO Revolve and ECHO Revolution platforms. • The contract amount is $63,632.70. • The notice publish date is March 19, 2026. • Interested parties must notify the Procurement Officer by March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EST. • The contract is for an annual maintenance contract renewal. • The equipment includes a Revolution Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope and Revolve Microscopes.