Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source contract to MKS Instruments Inc for the procurement of a MultiGas FTIR Gas Analyzer. The instrument will be used in research environments to perform real‑time, multi‑component gas analysis for catalytic studies. The contract includes delivery of the analyzer, integrated sampling hardware, requisite software, and full manufacturer documentation for installation, operation, and maintenance. The total contract value is approximately $90,720, and the procurement is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. • Scope: supply of a complete FTIR gas analysis system (hardware, software, calibration). • Delivery: vendor responsible for shipping and providing technical documentation. • Procurement type: sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price, no competition.