USM SSP 26_031 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Electro-Hydraulic Winch. http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid RFx: 3150006897 Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until 8:00

The University of Southern Mississippi is pursuing a sole source procurement for a single Okeanus Model DT3125-200-028072-EHLW Electro-Hydraulic Winch System under solicitation number 9280-27-R-RFIN-00033, with RFx number 3150006897, posted on July 2, 2026, and objections due by 8:00 a.m. Central Time on July 17, 2026. The system is required to meet exact technical specifications including a 20,000 lb maximum line pull, 150 ft/min line speed, and 6,600 meters of 0.680-inch OD cable capacity on a drum with a 28-inch core, 72-inch width, and 56-inch flange. It must include a hydro-active level wind system, integrated power and control features, custom slip ring configuration for power and data transmission, soft starter, heat exchanger, and a 50-meter tethered remote control. The winch must be fully compliant with ABS and UNOLS standards, including submission of UNOLS Appendix A and B compliance documentation and a Maximum Capability Document. Okeanus Science & Technology is the only vendor capable of supplying this exact model, justifying the sole source designation based on unique technical capabilities and the lowest cost to obtain a compliant system. The base price is $324,465 Ex Works Houston, TX, with additional costs for configuration add-ons not fully detailed. Delivery is expected within a 14- to 16-week lead time, and the system includes a one-year warranty. The procurement process follows Section 31-7-13(C) of the Mississippi Code, requiring written objections to be submitted to Jacob Cochran, Director of Procurement & Contracts, at the specified address or email, with subject line “Sole Source Objection USM SSP 26_030” and a detailed rationale demonstrating why the item is not uniquely available from a single source. Place of performance is Mississippi, and no competitive bidding is being conducted due to the singular technical requirements of the mROV program.