Sole source notice for a Harrick Plasma PDC-001-HP High Power Expanded Plasma Cleaner.

The University of Mississippi is procuring a single Harrick Plasma PDC-001-HP High Power Expanded Plasma Cleaner through a sole source acquisition justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2 due to the system’s unique technical specifications that cannot be met by any other vendor. The equipment, valued at $18,663.00, is essential for advanced nanoscale surface cleaning and modification in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and features inductively coupled plasma technology, a 45W RF power output, a 6"×6" chamber, an integrated PDC-VCG vacuum gauge, and a manual gas control valve—all of which are proprietary and non-interchangeable with competing models. The procurement was issued under solicitation number 9270-26-R-RFIN-00022, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and is not subject to competitive bidding, LPTA, or trade-off evaluation methods. Delivery is required to the University’s campus in Oxford, Mississippi, with no formal FOB terms, packaging specifications, or inspection criteria beyond the technical parameters outlined in the justification. The solicitation is managed by Jeff Wells, Procurement Manager, who serves as the primary point of contact, with proposals accepted via email, mail, or hand delivery, and no formalContracting Officer’s Representative or COR/COTR designation is specified. No CAGE code, UEI, socioeconomic certifications, or federal representations were provided, and the procurement bypasses standard FAR clauses related to competition, inspection standards, or invoicing systems like WAWF. The contract is a single-purchase transaction with no option periods or extended performance terms, and while the total cost is confirmed, unit pricing and delivery timelines are not explicitly defined. Objections to the sole source determination may be submitted within five business days, with final approval requiring review by the Public Procurement Review Board.