The Clemson University's Vehicle Assembly Center in Greenville, SC seeks to purchase a VIC-3D digital image correlation system and related accessories from Correlation Solutions, Inc (CSI).  CSI is the only company that can provide a digital correlation system that fully measures 3D objects, including displacement and strain and must be capable of high-resolution nanometer measurements at high speeds with complete accuracy.  It is believe also it is the only device that convert measurements to data files for analyzation and for comparison of repeat testing. The VIC-3D 9 Digital Image Correlation System manufactured by Correlated Solutions, analyzes up to 500,000 data points/sec, up to 10,000 data points in real-time, provides automatic calibration correction during testing, and is compatible with Python for data file conversion and creation. The required 3D scanning and data collection parameters required for research are only available from Correlated Systems. For these reasons, this is a sole source procurement.  The total value of this purchase is $ 110.995.00 USD and includes delivery and virtual training.  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/ITMO 1201 Main Street, Suite 600
Columbia, SC 29201
Facsimile: 803-737-0639
E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov