Public Higher Education Bulletin

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SoleSource #1KRB22R0412576

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Thursday November 18, 2021

Newport CorporationIrvine, CA

Amount: An estimated $275,000

Terms: One-time transaction

Summary

Vendors

1 total

0 BEP vendors

0 VBP vendors

0 Small businesses

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled

Published Monday November 15, 2021

The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.

First published Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The University awarded a contract for Spitfire Ace Power Amplifier and Nonlinear Optical to Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA, for an estimated $275,000.

The University has a need to procure a Spitfire Ace Power Amplifier and Nonlinear Optical. This is needed because the laser system will be used to produce femtosecond pulses of soft x-ray light in our home built x-ray spectrometer. The end result of this will be an upgrade to our current system with increased functionality so that we can multiplex several components and also be able to switch between the two laser systems. 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 Newport Corporation. 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 university's 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 compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Karen Brown
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-2901
FAX: (217) 239-6877

Purchasing Website

Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato

State Purchasing Officer - Sharon Ferguson

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:

November 17, 2021

Time:

9:00 AM

Location:

Hearing Contact:

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by teleconference only until the in person option is reinstated.

Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:

November 12, 2021

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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