Clemson University intends to sole source the purchase of a (Qty:1) Nexcelom Cellometer X2 Image Cytometer (part no: X2-SK-150) and (Qty:1) Nexcelom ViaStain TM Calcein AM compound (part no: CS1-0119).  This purchase is to be sole sourced because it is believed that other companies do not have an instrument that gives reliable human platelet counts. Hemoanalyzers that were available would have to be validated to confirm we could count human platelets in platelet rich plasma instead of whole blood.  The company to provide the equipment must also have been on the market for more than one year, and must have been used in journal publications.  The total price of all equipment and accessories to be ordered is this contract is $14,740.00, which includes the cellometer, the non-fluorescent compound and shipping and handling.

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement.
Protest to be filed with:
Chief Procurement Officer
Materials Management Office
1201 Main Street, Suite 600
Columbia, SC 29201
Facsimile: 803-737-0639
E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov