Sole Source Procurement for 10X Genomics Single‑Cell Sequencing Kits and Accessories

This notice announces a sole‑source award by the Medical University of South Carolina to 10X Genomics Inc for a set of single‑cell RNA‑sequencing kits and accessories needed for the university’s NIH COBRE grant research on intestinal epithelial and immune cell transcriptional responses. The procurement is valued at $56,108 and is justified on the basis that the 10X platform’s proprietary technology, reagents, and analysis software are non‑interchangeable and essential for data comparability across the project. No competitive bidding will be conducted; interested parties were invited to respond by July 8 2026, after which the university will decide whether to proceed with the sole‑source negotiation. • Vendor: 10X Genomics Inc, sole source for GEM‑X Universal 3’ Gene Expression v4 and Chromium kits. • Purpose: Enable high‑throughput single‑cell RNA‑seq for a COBRE research project in the Department of Pharmacology and Immunology. • Justification: Proprietary GEM technology, integrated workflow, and exclusive reagent compatibility require purchase from the original equipment manufacturer.