Description
The University of Southern Mississippi is requesting approval for the sole source procurement of a photobioreactor (PBR) system from PureBiomass, Inc. The system is a closed, biosecure photobioreactor platform designed to support continuous algal culture from laboratory-scale through production-scale volumes. This capability is essential to hatchery operations, as algae serve as the primary feed source for larval and juvenile oysters, and for conditioning broodstock oysters. The system will be installed in the Algal Facility’s Scale-Up and Mass Culture Rooms within the new OHRC building.
Key features of the system include:
• Compatibility with existing PureBiomass equipment
• Proprietary sterile bag reactor system utilizing gamma-irradiated, single-use culture vessels
• Narrow, vertical footprint that allows it to fit within the spatial constraints of the OHRC Algal Facility
• Fully integrated solution, including lighting, CO₂ delivery, air handling, and remote monitoring and control systems