Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Composite Dust‑Collection System

Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking to procure a highly specialized composite dust‑collection system, including point‑of‑use extraction tools and HEPA‑vacuum units, for its Advanced Composite Institute (ACI). The equipment must meet aerospace‑quality safety and contamination‑control standards and will be installed on‑site. MSU has identified Clayton Associates, Inc. as the sole source because it is the original equipment manufacturer and no alternative vendors can provide an equivalent system. The solicitation is a proposed sole‑source purchase; objections must be submitted to the procurement office.