SSP 26_024Liqoflux LF2AL 15

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase SSP 26_024 RFQI# 3140004553 The University of Southern Mississippi anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below. 1. Description of the commodity that USM is seeking to procure: USM seeks to procure the Liqoflux LF2AL15, a pilot-to-small-scale automated ultrafiltration and algae dewatering system. The system concentrates microalgae cultures and recycles processed water using specialized ultrafiltration membrane technology. It is designed to support aquaculture hatchery operations by providing consistent, high-quality algal biomass and improving water-use efficiency. 2. What efforts were made by the Agency to determine that the proposed provider is the only entity that can provide the commodity needed? USM conducted a review of available algae harvesting and dewatering technologies, including centrifugation, dissolved air flotation, and alternative membrane filtration systems. While other technologies exist, none were identified that provide a fully integrated, automated system combining ultrafiltration membrane technology specifically optimized for microalgae, water recycling capability, and suitability for pilot-to-smallscale hatchery operations. Vendor research, technical document review, and consultation with subject matter experts confirmed that Liqoflux is the only known supplier of this specific system configuration. 3. What efforts were made to ensure the best possible price for the commodity was obtained? USM reviewed the detailed vendor quote and evaluated pricing against comparable components and systems in the broader algae processing and membrane filtration market. Discussions with the vendor were conducted to confirm pricing structure, included components, and system capabilities. Given the specialized nature of the equipment and 1 The University of Southern Mississippi Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase SSP 26_024 RFQI# 3140004553 lack of direct competition for equivalent systems, the pricing is considered fair and reasonable for the technology and performance provided. 4.