Sole Source notice for Pasco Electron Charge-to-Mass Ratio Experiments

The University of Mississippi is seeking to purchase the Pasco Electron Charge-to-Mass Ratio Experiments as a sole source. The equipment is necessary for the electron charge-to-mass ratio experiment, which cannot be done without this specialized equipment. The Pasco apparatus has two essential features that other "e/m Apparatus" don't have, making it the only possible source that can provide the required item. The total cost of the lab experiment equipment is $21,944.59, which is considered reasonable as the apparatus should last several decades. • The equipment is used for the electron charge-to-mass ratio experiment. • The Pasco apparatus has deflection plates, allowing students to study the effect of an electric field on moving electrons. • The apparatus uses a Helmholtz Coil to produce a uniform magnetic field and an electron gun to accelerate an electron to high velocities. • The equipment is necessary for the university's physics lessons. • The university negotiated a 3% discount on the purchase price.