The University has a need for Tip Enhanced Photoluminescence (TEPL)/Tip Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS). This is needed to enable this nanoscopic spatial mapping of physical and chemical heterogeneity of nanomaterials (e.g., local strain, chemical composition, phase transition) with hyperspectral PL/Raman scanning. Deformed 2D materials will exhibit spatially heterogeneous strains and consequently spatially heterogeneous optical properties. The end result of this will be will allow a study of strained TMD single photon emitters with necessary imaging resolution. The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Horiba Instruments Incorporated. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the universitys need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.