Opportunity Overview
The University of Mississippi has posted Sole Source SS 494, also listed by the State of Mississippi as Smart Number 9270-27-R-RFIN-00003 / RFx 3150007012, for an upgrade of the University’s existing Spectral Evolution OreXpress spectrometer, serial number 252-8020, to an RS-3500 spectroradiometer. The University’s current solicitations page and controlling sole-source notice set the objection deadline at September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
Proposed Purchase
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering seeks a manufacturer-performed conversion of the existing OreXpress instrument to the RS-3500 configuration. The notice describes inspection, spectral calibration and recalibration, maintenance, refurbishment, and other work required to complete the conversion and return the upgraded instrument to service.
Estimated Amount
The official notice states an estimated purchase amount of $14,549.03, based on the manufacturer’s formal estimate and a negotiated 3% academic discount.
Sole-Source Basis
The University states that Spectral Evolution, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier for this upgrade in the United States, has no authorized U.S. distributors or external service centers, and does not authorize third parties to perform the proprietary conversion, inspection, calibration, or refurbishment work required for the existing instrument.
Objection Requirements
An interested party objecting to the proposed sole-source purchase must timely provide its contact information, website if applicable, specific objections to the sole-source determination, and a capabilities statement demonstrating that it can satisfy the University’s requirement. The controlling notice allows delivery by hand, regular mail, overnight delivery, or email to solesource@olemiss.edu with a copy to purchase@olemiss.edu, and requires the sole-source number to be referenced. Late responses are rejected, and the objector is responsible for confirming timely receipt.
Atlas Analysis
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. This procurement concerns a proprietary laboratory instrument upgrade and does not create a telehealth, remote examination, digital-health, or N9+ acquisition pathway.
Dr. Miltie / QC Healthcare direct-vendor fit: 0/100 – No Bid. The requirement is a manufacturer-authorized proprietary upgrade of the University’s existing Spectral Evolution instrument. Atlas has no verified basis to assert that Dr. Miltie or QC Healthcare can perform or substitute for the named manufacturer’s proprietary work.
Atlas Action
Maintain this as the canonical Atlas record for SS 494 / RFx 3150007012. Monitor the official University and Mississippi procurement records for objection, amendment, withdrawal, status change, competitive reopening, or award. No applicant outreach, CRM pursuit, WorkDrive pursuit, or direct-vendor objection is being advanced.
Official Sources
University of Mississippi Current Solicitations
Mississippi procurement record for RFx 3150007012
Atlas last verified this opportunity on September 19, 2026.