Gas Regulator Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase a cosmed quark rmr quark cpet unit for metabolic analysis. The notice explains the need for this equipment, its uniqueness, and why Cosmed is the only possible source. The estimated cost is $72,**** objections to this sole source purchase must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Director of Procurement Contracts, with a detailed explanation and supporting documentation. If after review, MSU determines the item is not sole source, the procurement will be submitted to a competitive bid. If MSU determines the item is sole source, the matter will be appealed to the public procurement review board.

Proposals are requested via email only to ***@***. *. * no later than 30 May 2025 @11:00 AM Eastern time. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) program. A completed copy of FAR provision **** Alt 1, offeror representations and certifications, must be included with the offer. Confirmation of receipt of any amendments to the solicitation is required. The ordering period for the BPA will be a 5-year ordering period, from 01 August 2025 through 31 July 2030. All quotes received after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. Questions concerning this notice may be emailed to ***@***. *. * no later than three (3) business days after publication of this notice. Delivery tickets must accompany all shipments, including the name of the supplier, BPA number and call number, date of request, request number, itemized list of supplies, quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow by authorized user only. Authorized individuals to place calls are identified by the Medical Readiness Contracting Office East (MRCOE). Contractor employees requiring access to Army installations must complete Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Contracting Officer. Additional information regarding clauses and provisions can be viewed at www. ***. *. * solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular **** as of 17 January 2025. The NAICS code is ****, with a size standard of 1,200 employees.