YSI sole source 5.18.26

This procurement is a sole-source action by Florida Gulf Coast University for YSI EXO fDOM sensors, Chlorophyll a sensors, and compatible field cables, justified under Regulation 6.025 due to the exclusive nature of the YSI EXO platform and its proprietary sensor technology, which cannot be replicated or sourced from any other vendor. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, and is to be submitted electronically via the university’s procurement portal, with no physical submissions accepted. The procurement is not subject to competitive bidding, and the award is based solely on the manufacturer exclusivity of the equipment, after documented efforts to identify alternative suppliers—including contact with Fondriest Environmental, which confirmed it is not an authorized reseller. The place of performance is Florida, and the equipment must be purchased directly from YSI Incorporated, the original manufacturer, with certification required that no financial interest exists between the requesting party and the supplier. The NAICS code is 334519, and while the agency code is listed as 9727cac7, no contract value, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing instructions, or contract administration personnel are specified. No formal evaluation factors, cost breakdowns, or performance timelines are provided, and the contract does not include standard federal clauses, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, or socioeconomic certifications. The process relies on internal university procedures rather than federal acquisition regulations, and the submission requires completion of a certification form with supporting documentation uploaded in the files section, with no page or word limits imposed but an expectation of concise, timely responses within 48 business hours.