Stephen F. Austin State University

SOLE SOURCE/PRODUCT JUSTIFICATION

(Complete this form when only one source is available for goods or services requested
or when only one product will meet your needs. Respond to all questions that apply)

The State requires that we obtain three bids when possible.

 

Requisition No: Suggested Source:

Product Description:

Estimated Price:

Explain the need for this equipment:

Will it interface with existing equipment: If yes, explain what equipment and how it will work together:

Explain which part of this equipment/service restricts this purchase to one provider:

Explain why another brand or product will not meet your needs:

Is the requested product being used in continuing experiments: , If yes, explain:

Requested product is one which my staff and I have had specialized training and/or extensive experience. Retraining would incur substantial cost in time/money: , If yes, explain circumstance of previous training, reference make and model of equipment.

Have you researched the market to determine if another product will meet your needs?