Sole Source Request to Purchase Parts for EDM Machine

The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase parts for an EDM machine as a sole source purchase. The parts include upper and lower guides, energizer plates, and other components. The university has determined that these parts can only be obtained from the manufacturer, Makino, and is seeking to purchase them at an estimated cost of $6,835.00. The university is soliciting objections to this sole source purchase and will consider alternative sources if they are proposed. Some key points to consider are: • The parts are designed specifically for the EDM machine and can only be obtained from Makino. • The university does not have backups of these parts and needs them to maintain the machine. • The estimated cost of the parts is $6,835.00, which is considered reasonable given the specificity of the machine and the lack of alternative sources.