Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Research Laboratory requires professional service for its Oxford PlasmaPro 100 ICP 300 instrument. The manufacturer’s warranty mandates that only factory‑trained technicians, available exclusively through Oxford Instruments America Inc., may perform the service. Consequently, the university has issued a sole‑source notice to procure this service directly from the vendor for a contract amount of $50,256. This opportunity is a straightforward procurement with no competitive bidding, aimed at maintaining critical research equipment. • Equipment: Oxford PlasmaPro 100 ICP 300 (advanced plasma‑inductively coupled plasma system) • Service required: Warranty‑required maintenance/repair performed by factory‑trained technicians • Sole‑source justification: Only Oxford Instruments America Inc. possesses the authorized technicians per the manufacturer’s warranty • Contract value: $50,256 • Primary contact: Rod Stanford, Procurement Manager at Clemson University