University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SoleSource #1DLD25197721936

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Renewal Info

Published Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: FEI Company
Amount: An estimated $155,151.63
Renewal: 1 of 1, 4/8/2026 through 4/7/2027

Pricing Changes:

Additional funds are needed to pay for maintenance of equipment.

Service/Product Changes:

None

Sole Source Status:

Procurement remains a sole source.

Potential Future Renewals: None

The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Tuesday April 8, 2025

FEI CompanyHillsboro, OR

Amount: An estimated $121,261.21

Terms: An estimated start date of 4/8/2025 through 4/7/2026, 12 months
Renewals: 1 one-year
Potential Future Renewals: $121,261.20

Summary

Vendors

1 total

0 BEP vendors

0 VBP vendors

0 Small businesses

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled

Published Monday, March 24, 2025

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

First published Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The University awarded a contract for Service Agreement Talos F200X G2 TEM Microscope to FEI Company, Hillsboro, OR, for an estimated $121,261.21.

The University has a need to have a service agreement for the Talos F200X G2 TEM electron microscope. This is needed for the continuous operation of the tool at the highest level and to protect our University investment. The end result of this will be the to continue to serve a wide range of research projects from various campus units. 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 FEI Company, part of Thermofisher. 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:

Darce Dillavou
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 212
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-2561
FAX: (217) 239-6877

Purchasing Website

Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton

State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

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:

March 19, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Location:

Hearing Contact:

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

Additional Information: All source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for High Education will be conducted by tele-conference 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:

March 14, 2025

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.

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Tuesday April 8, 2025

Summary

Vendors

Hearing Details

Registration

Documents

Sole Source Justification

Sole Source Justification Part 2

Other Public Documents