SSP 27_005 Xenon Lic & Workstation

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Aug 7, 2026
Due:	Aug 27, 2026
Agency:	University of Southern Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	SSP 27_005
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USM SSP 27_005 Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of Xenon Lic & Workstation.

http://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid

RFx: 3150006967

Comments/objections will be received as required per Section 31-7-13 (C) of the Mississippi Code until

8:00 a.m. (Central Time) on August 27, 2026.

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be

provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to:

Jacob Cochran

Director of Procurement & Contracts 118 College Dr. Box 5003 Hattiesburg, MS 39406

bids@usm.edu

Phone: 601-266-4131

Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection USM SSP 27_005"

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement.

Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the

proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw the

sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of

the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then USM

will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving that the

commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

Run Dates: 8/10, 8/17

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 26_005

The University of Southern Mississippi anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole

source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below.

1. Description of the commodity that USM is seeking to procure:

 The School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences seeking to procure the Xenon

EPR Software upgrade and associated installation services from Bruker BioSpin

Corporation for the existing Bruker EMXmicro Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

(EPR) Spectrometer. The upgrade will modernize the instrument's operating

software, improve system performance and functionality, ensure continued

compatibility with the existing hardware, and maintain manufacturer-supported

operation.

2. What efforts were made by the Agency to determine that the proposed provider is the

only entity that can provide the commodity needed?

 The department reviewed available alternatives and confirmed that Bruker

BioSpin Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Bruker

EMXmicro EPR Spectrometer. The Xenon EPR Software is proprietary to Bruker

and is only available through the manufacturer. No third-party vendors are

authorized to provide, install, or support this software upgrade while maintaining

compatibility with the existing instrument and preserving manufacturer support.

3. What efforts were made to ensure the best possible price for the commodity was

obtained?

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 26_005

 The department obtained a detailed quotation directly from Bruker BioSpin

Corporation, the sole manufacturer and authorized provider of the Xenon EPR

Software upgrade. Because Bruker is the exclusive source for this proprietary

software and installation service, competitive quotations are not available. The

quoted price reflects the manufacturer's established pricing for the software,

installation, and technical support required for this upgrade.

4. Why is the commodity the only one that can meet the needs to the Agency?

 The Xenon EPR Software is specifically designed to operate with the University's

existing Bruker EMXmicro EPR Spectrometer and is required to maintain full

functionality, compatibility, and manufacturer support. No equivalent software

from another vendor can interface with or control the instrument. Using an

alternative product would result in compatibility issues, loss of manufacturer

support, increased risk of system failure, and potential disruption to research and

instructional activities.

5. Why is the amount expended for the commodity reasonable?

 The total cost of $11,505.10 is reasonable because it includes the proprietary

software upgrade, manufacturer installation, system integration, testing, and

technical support provided by Bruker BioSpin Corporation. Upgrading the

existing instrument is significantly more cost-effective than replacing the

spectrometer, which would require a substantially greater capital investment. The

upgrade extends the useful life of the equipment, maintains operational reliability,

and supports the University's ongoing research and instructional mission.

The University of Southern Mississippi

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

SSP 26_005

Advertisement Schedule

1st scheduled

2nd scheduled

Date

8/10/26

8/17/26

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be

provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice by August 27, 2026, 8:00 AM CST, to:

Jacob Cochran

Director of Procurement & Contracts

Jacob.Cochran@usm.edu

Subject Line must read "Sole Source Objection 27_XXX"

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source

procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, USM determines that the commodity in the

proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then USM will withdraw

the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement

of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If USM determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, then

USM will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. USM will have the burden of proving

that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation	Submission Deadline	Request Documents and Specifications
SSP 27_005 Xenon Lic & Workstation	8/27/26 8:00 AM	SSP 27_005

SSP 27_005 Xenon Lic & Workstation

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