Sole Source Request to Purchase Solinst Eureka Manta+ Multi Parameter Water Quality Sonde Compatible Expansion Sensors and Communication Module

The Mississippi State University is proposing to purchase a Solinst Eureka Manta+ Multi Parameter Water Quality Sonde compatible expansion sensors and communication module as a sole source purchase. The required components include a dissolved oxygen sensor, BGA PC sensor, turbidity sensor, and MantaMobile Bluetooth Assembly communication module. These components are manufacturer certified expansion modules designed specifically for integration with the existing Solinst Eureka Manta+ multiparameter sonde. The university has determined that Solinst Eureka is the only source that can provide the required components due to the proprietary design of the Manta+ sonde. Some key points to consider: • The purchase is for a specific set of expansion modules compatible with the existing Solinst Eureka Manta+ sonde. • The components are required for continuous monitoring of dissolved oxygen, blue green algae phycocyanin, and turbidity. • The university has evaluated alternative vendors and determined that Solinst Eureka is the only source that can provide the required components. • The estimated cost of the components is $7,398, which is considered reasonable based on standard market pricing.