Sole Source Notice for Gas Cluster Ion Beam (Argon Source) System

The University of Mississippi is seeking to purchase a Gas Cluster Ion Beam (Argon Source) System as a sole source purchase. The system is required for research and compatibility with current custom equipment in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The Ionoptika GCIB 10S is the only system that can meet the specific needs of the department. The purchase price is $121,740, which is below market costs for custom ion sources. Interested parties who have reason to believe that the item should not be certified as a sole source should provide information in the specified format. • The system must be a stand-alone GCIB argon source that allows for controlled removal of ultra-thin films over a 7 x 7 mm area. • The system must integrate with custom instrumentation currently in use in the laboratory. • The system must allow for real-time cluster measurement, sample current imaging, and easy integration with various high-vacuum instruments and software. • The system must be compatible with the laboratory's custom equipment.