Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30

The University of Southern Mississippi is proposing a sole-source purchase of a Waters/TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30 for polymer research and characterization.

University of Southern Mississippi


General
Open
SSP 27_010
Sep 18, 2026 08:00 AM
Sep 03, 2026 08:00 AM
$130,271.00
Sole Source
State
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Contact
amber.floyd@usm.edu
+16012664855
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Submission Instructions
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Written notice containing a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole-source procurement
Description

The University of Southern Mississippi proposes to purchase a Waters/TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30 (DHR HR 30) as a sole-source commodity procurement. The instrument is required for polymer research, including rheological characterization of masterbatch formulations, recycled and bio-based polymers, sustainable materials, and process-engineering applications. The proposed configuration includes the rheometer, Peltier heater, environmental test chamber, software, attachments, installation, and training. The justification states that the instrument is compatible with the laboratory's existing TA Instruments Discovery DMA 850 and ACS-3 Air Cooling Accessory, avoiding duplicate equipment and additional temperature-control infrastructure. The quoted total is $130,271, which the university considers reasonable. Interested parties may submit written objections explaining why the commodity is not available from only one source, with supporting documentation if applicable.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
rheometerspolymer testing equipmentlaboratory instrumentation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Advertised Date
Sep 10, 2026-Second Advertisement Date
Sep 18, 2026-Sole-Source Objection Submission Deadline
Requirements
Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.)
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