Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SoleSource #5619

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Thursday August 28, 2025

Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC, DBA CytivaMarlborough, MA

  • Amount: $126,683.40
  • Terms: One-time transaction

Summary

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

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Thursday, August 28, 2025
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Monday, August 11, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Combination Biacore X100 SPR System to Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC, DBA Cytiva, Marlborough, MA, for $126,683.40.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is purchasing a Combination Biacore X100 SPR System from Cytiva - Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC for the School of Pharmacy for the research and development in finding new compounds for the treatment of disease using direct binding studies. A Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) system is needed to identify new small molecule drugs that can bind their targets. This is part of new FF&E for Health Sciences Building per CDB Project # 825-030-075.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required for research and no other source is able to meet the researcher's documented needs. The Combination Biacore X100 SPR system is available only through Cytiva.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Gina Grace
Purchasing Campus Box 1012
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1012
Phone: (618) 650-3522
FAX: (618) 650-3251
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:
August 27, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
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 Deadline:
August 22, 2025
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327

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

Documents

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Sole Source Justification

  • 5619.pdf (890 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • 5619Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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