Canine Simulator

Texas A&M University is seeking a single vendor to supply a K9 Diesel canine simulator along with a K9 Wound Kit (H/D) and a left front leg amputation module for use in its veterinary technology lab, with all items required to be delivered to the College Station campus. The solicitation, numbered TAMU-ITB-26-5016, is an exact conformance procurement under Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.067, meaning only bids that match the specified brand, make, and model exactly will be considered; no substitutions or alternates are permitted. The equipment must meet or exceed all applicable federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise standards as in effect at the time of manufacture, and the vendor is required to provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts and accessories, with prompt warranty service being a key factor in future contract considerations. Delivery must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed to College Station, TX, with the vendor assuming all shipping, handling, and fuel surcharge costs, and deliveries are restricted to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST, excluding university holidays. Payment terms are 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of the goods and submission of an uncontested invoice; no additional charges beyond those explicitly quoted will be accepted without a formal change order. The award will be made based on a best value determination, weighing factors including purchase price, total long-term cost, vendor reputation, technical merit, delivery reliability, warranty terms, and compliance with state policies regarding historically underutilized businesses, though subcontracting opportunities are deemed not probable and a HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required. All vehicles entering campus for delivery must display a valid Texas A&M parking permit, coordinated through the Department of Transportation, and the deadline for bid submission is June 5, 2026.