Sole Source Procurement for Leistritz Hot Melt Extruders

Background
The University of Mississippi (UM) is seeking to purchase hot-melt extrusion equipment as a sole source procurement to enhance the research capabilities of its School of Pharmacy.
The goal is to support research and development from lab-scale to clinical trial-scale, ensuring that students gain expertise comparable to industry standards.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of Leistritz ZSE18, ZSE12, and Nano16 hot-melt extruders along with accessory components.
These extruders are essential for fulfilling the department's research needs, providing capabilities for both small and large batch sizes.
The ZSE18 is designed for clinical-trial scale production, the ZSE12 is adaptable for small to medium batch sizes and applicable in granulation and 3D printing.
The Nano16 enables micro-scale processing with very low dead volume (as low as 2g). Together, these units facilitate a seamless scale-up path for researchers from formulation optimization to preclinical trial production.

Period of Performance
The procurement process does not specify a defined period of performance; however, it indicates that the equipment will be utilized immediately upon acquisition to support ongoing research activities.

Place of Performance
The equipment will be delivered and utilized at the University of Mississippi's School of Pharmacy located in University, Mississippi.

Bidder Requirements
Leistritz Extrusion is identified as the sole source provider due to its unique offerings validated in pharmaceutical research environments.
No other manufacturer provides the complete suite (ZSE18, ZSE12, and Nano16) with proven compatibility required by the department.