Sole Source Procurement of Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Bioanalyzer and Software

Background
Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase the Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Bioanalyzer and associated software as a sole source procurement. The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences requires this equipment to measure cellular metabolism in live cells, which is critical for their research and analysis.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of the Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Bioanalyzer, which measures cellular metabolism in real time by assessing both mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis simultaneously. This machine provides in-depth analysis of major metabolic pathways and is recognized as the gold standard for measuring these pathways in live cells. Agilent Technologies is the sole manufacturer and retailer of this instrument, making it the only viable option for the university's needs. The total cost for the bioanalyzer is $251,792.04, which includes a three-year extended warranty valued at over $50,000 and represents approximately a 10% discount from the list price of $279,709.

Place of Performance
The equipment will be delivered to Mississippi State University.