Clemson University's Materials Science and Engineering Department in Clemson, SC seeks to purchase a PPMS Dynacool Cryogen Free Measurement System and related accessories from Quantum Design, Inc.  It is believed that Quantum Design is the only company that can provide a dynacoll cryogen free measurement system that can meet the following research needs for this department.  The research program requires sensitive instrumentation for measuring the physical and magnetic properties as a function of applied magnetic field and temperature. Specifically, the request is to acquire a Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS), with a 9 Tesla cryogen-free magnet with the ability to measure electrical and magnetic properties. This project aligns with the University's mission of advancing measurement science and technology in ways that enhance and improve the quality of life. Extensive market research has shown that Quantum Design, Inc. is the sole manufacturer that offers a Physical Property Measurement System, that combines over 20 different measurement techniques, across the range of magnetic, electrical, and thermal properties. There are 20+ measurement techniques available on the PPMS platform: Resistivity 1. Resistivity Option 2. Electrical Transport Option Magnetic 3. Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Option 4. VSM Oven Option 5. Ac Susceptibility/DC Magnetization Measurement Option 6. Torque Magnetometer Option 7. Ferromagnetic Resonance Option Thermal 8. Thermal Transport Option 9. Heat Capacity Measurement Option 10. Dilatometer Option Pressure 11. Transport Property Pressure Cell 12. Magnetic Property Pressure Cell Low Temperature 13. Helium-3 Insert 14. Dilution Refrigerator Insert 15. 50mK AC Susceptibility 16. Adiabatic Demagnetization Stage Multifunction Electrical and Optical Probes 17. Horizontal Sample Rotator Option 18. Multi-Function Probe 19. Type M Probe (12 Twisted Pair with chip carrier) 20. Photoconductivity Probe with Tunable Light Source 21. Optical Spectroscopy Measurement System (Raman & PL) . For these reasons, this is a sole source procurement.  The total value of this purchase is $ 470,210.00 USD and includes 1 year warranty, all manuals and telephone support during business hours.  The price also includes a discount of $60,000.00 given for the trade-in of the existing PPMS S/N P092 & MPMS-XL S/N XL066.  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