Clemson University's Chemistry Department located in Clemson, SC wishes to sole source the upgrades to the Transputer EMX CW EPR Spectrometer System to new digital units.  The upgrade must include Microwave Bridge Controller, Digital Ultra High Resolution Hall Field Controller, Digital Ultra High Resolution Signal Channel Module, PC with Linux Operating System, Xenon Data Acquisition and Processing EPR Software Package.  Also included in the project is two (2) days of basic training, installation by a Bruker engineer and all related travel charges.  Bruker EMX Series EPR spectrometer (CU Decal # 209560) was purchased and installed in 2001 and is running on an outdated software version that withholds service of the equipment. This new upgrade, only available through Bruker for its equipment, will bring this machine back to standard for service to continue on the machine. Software and service of the machine only available through this supplier, and is only manufacturer that can complete this work and maintain the equipment and software warranties. For these reasons, this is a sole source.  The total value of this project is $102,940.00. 

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, MMO

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-   mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov