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SSN 267-041Mississippi

Mississippi State University Rtec Instruments – SSN 267-041

Mississippi State University has an open proposed sole-source purchase for an Rtec Instruments Surface Characterization System. SSN 267-041 is open through October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM; MSU does not state a time zone on the current-bids page. The quoted custom solution totals $98,978. N9+ and Dr. Miltie/QC direct-vendor fit are 0/100.

FundingQuoted custom solution: $98,978
DeadlineOctober 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM; official MSU Procurement Services page does not publish a time zone
Last verifiedSeptember 21, 2026
Required next actionMonitor for objection, withdrawal, conversion to competitive procurement, PPRB action, or award. Do not pursue for Dr. Miltie/QC absent independently documented equivalent-source capability.

Broad Eligibility

Sole-source objection process. Any person or entity asserting that another source can provide the required Rtec-equivalent surface-characterization system must submit a detailed written objection with supporting documentation when applicable.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 10/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. QC Healthcare / Dr. Miltie direct-vendor fit 0/100. Supplier-specific higher-education research equipment sole-source notice with no verified Dr. Miltie/QC equivalent-source path.

Opportunity Overview

Mississippi State University has posted Sole Source Notice 267-041 for an Rtec Instruments Surface Characterization System, a modular platform combining instrumented indentation, scratch testing, tribology, 3D optical profilometry, and coating-thickness measurement.

Status and Deadline

MSU’s current Procurement Services page lists the objection/submission deadline as October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The official page does not publish a time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.

Verified Scope and Sole-Source Basis

The controlling notice identifies an SMT-5000 platform, capacitive scratch-test module with Piq nanoindentation, and Lambda multi-mode optical profiler. MSU cites three patented technologies and states that Rtec Instruments sells the equipment directly with no separate distributor or value-added reseller channel.

Estimated Value

The notice states that the quoted custom solution totals $98,978, including shipping, installation, onsite training, and ancillary equipment needed to operate the system.

Objection Process

An objector must submit a written notice to Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, at jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu with the subject line Sole Source Objection, explaining why the commodity is not sole source and supplying supporting documentation when applicable.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 10/100. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. QC Healthcare / Dr. Miltie Direct-Vendor Fit: 0/100. The opportunity is a supplier-specific materials-characterization equipment procurement with no verified equivalent-source basis for Dr. Miltie/QC.

Last verified: September 19, 2026.

Source verificationReferenced source · www.procurement.msstate.eduAtlas last verified this record September 21, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗