Bend Fixture & Force Transducer

Texas A&M University is soliciting bids under solicitation number 28-EQUI-ITB-1632 for the procurement of laboratory test equipment for materials research. The required deliverables include a 3 and 4 point bend fixture (Model 642.25B-02), a force transducer (Model 370.25) with a 25 kN TEDS load cell, wedge block adapters, and necessary attachment kits. The scope of work extends beyond equipment delivery to include onsite installation, commissioning, calibration, and basic operator training. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to College Station or Galveston, Texas, and must include a minimum 12-month warranty. Bids must be submitted electronically via the AggieBid portal by November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. While specific models are listed, equivalent items may be considered if the vendor provides the manufacturer, model number, and detailed specification sheets for agency approval. Award decisions will be based on a best value determination, evaluating factors such as price, quality, delivery time, bidder experience, financial stability, and the ability to provide future maintenance. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring vendors to provide a Certificate of Insurance before onsite work and adhere to Net 30 payment terms. Bidders must submit the Executive Order GA-48 Supplier Certification, affirming they are not affiliated with prohibited foreign adversaries or entities listed under NDAA Section 889, NDAA Section 1260H, or 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. Additionally, vendors must disclose export control classifications, country of origin, and provide HTS codes for shipping documentation.