Skin Testing 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.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine qualified businesses capable of providing PacBio Revo sequencing for the genome of the rough skinned newt. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * by 3:00 PM PST on May 5, 2025. Hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparing responses.

Mississippi State University anticipates purchasing a cosmed quark rmr quark cpet unit as a sole source. Anyone objecting to this purchase must follow specific procedures outlined in the notice, including submitting a written notice with a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement and any supporting documentation. The estimated cost of the items is $72,199. 40. The department has taken steps to determine this is the only source and to obtain the best possible price. If after review, MSU determines the commodity can be provided by another entity, the sole source request will be withdrawn and submitted to a competitive bid. Otherwise, the matter will be appealed to the public procurement review board.

Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement and other documentation demonstrating clear and convincing capabilities to satisfy the requirement for the pronova o2 automated prone therapy system. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. The submission deadline is April 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The contract will be a base plus four option year contract beginning October 01, 2025, and ending September 30, 2030. The location is Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers Jr. VAMC MICU Pulmonary Services, Memphis, TN. The system must be fully automated, allow a single caregiver to safely prone a patient, provide prone therapy, advanced continuous lateral rotation therapy, a powered skin protection system, accommodate a patient weight up to 400 lb, and meet various other specifications. The contractor will be responsible for installation, testing, certification, training, and warranty repairs.