Sole source purchase of a Saturo Infiltrometer Set.

The University of Mississippi is conducting a sole source procurement for a Saturo Infiltrometer Set under solicitation number 9270-26-R-RFIN-00020, with responses due by June 10, 2026. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique and proprietary nature of the Saturo Dual-Head Infiltrometer manufactured by METER Group, Inc., which is the only source capable of providing automated constant-head soil infiltration measurements required for hydrogeology research and teaching. The equipment replaces manual methods that introduce human error, ensuring high precision, repeatability, and automated data collection during field studies. The total contract value is $6,813.00, inclusive of shipping, with delivery to the University of Mississippi's campus in University, Mississippi, at 164 Jeanette Phillips Drive. No competitive evaluation factors exist, as this is a non-competitive procurement based on sole source justification, and no alternate suppliers or substitute products meet the technical specifications. The procurement is managed by Jeff Wells, Procurement Manager, who serves as the primary point of contact for submissions via email at solesource@olemiss.edu or purchase@olemiss.edu, or by mail to the Procurement Services office. Interested parties may submit written objections within five business days, but no formal representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status information for the vendor are included in the solicitation. There are no specified packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or invoicing procedures beyond the requirement for submission referencing SS 477 and RFx number 3150006852, and no contract delivery schedule, FOB terms, or contract type are formally detailed. The procurement relies entirely on the uniqueness of the product and the absence of viable alternatives to justify the sole source award.