Mississippi State University Sole‑Source Purchase of Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX Area Velocity Sensors

Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking to purchase five Teledyne ISCO TIENet 350EX Area Velocity sensors to support research at the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute. The sensors, which provide ultrasonic Doppler velocity and differential‑pressure level measurements, are required for field deployment to quantify runoff volume, sediment, and nutrient transport in agricultural studies. The procurement is a proposed sole‑source purchase because Teledyne ISCO is the exclusive manufacturer of this sensor model and C.C. Lynch & Associates, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor for Mississippi, making competitive sourcing impractical. The total contract value is approximately $10,415, and the award is subject to potential objection under MSU procurement rules. • Quantity: 5 units – TIENet 350EX Area Velocity sensors (10 ft range, 32 ft cable). • Purpose: Enable precise water‑level and flow‑velocity measurements for runoff and nutrient‑transport research. • Sole‑source justification: Only manufacturer and exclusive state‑wide distributor; no alternative sources can supply an equivalent product. • Estimated cost: $2,024 per sensor plus $295 shipping, total $10,415. • Deadline for bid submission: 13 Nov 2026 08:00 AM; objections must be mailed to the CPPO if any entity believes the purchase is not truly sole‑source.