Customized Dual 40 Foot Shipping Container

Texas A&M University is seeking bids for the fabrication and delivery of a customized dual 40-foot shipping container configured as an air flow testing chamber, pursuant to solicitation number TAMU-28-EQUI-ITB-1689, with responses due by May 13, 2026. The project requires two 40HC high-cube shipping containers to be cut, welded together, and structurally modified with interior framing using 4x4x1/4 inch square tubing spaced at 148.6 inches, airtight welded floor caps, and four commercial-grade 36-inch walk-thru doors. The unit must be painted light tan/beige and delivered to Bryan, Texas, including on-site setup, with FOB Destination terms to College Station, TX, and freight prepaid. The work must strictly adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the ESL-IEL Container Chamber Drawings_RevC.pdf, including dimensional tolerances of ±0.005 inches and geometric tolerancing interpreted per industry standards. Bidders are required to certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48, affirming they and their subsidiaries are not linked to entities on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list, or designated under NDAA Sections 889 or 1260H, with false certifications risking immediate contract termination. An affirmative response to the export control question necessitates disclosure of any applicable ITAR categories or ECCNs. The award will be made based on best value, balancing price against non-cost factors such as quality, bidder experience, financial stability, reputation, service promptness, adaptability, and future service capability, with no formal weighting or scoring system provided. A minimum 12-month warranty on materials and workmanship is required, and payment is due 30 days after receipt and acceptance of the delivered item, contingent upon submission of an uncontested invoice. No UEI, CAGE code, small business, or socioeconomic certifications are required, and no contract options or clause-specific FAR provisions are included. All bids must be submitted electronically via the AggieBid portal, with no amendments permitted after deadline unless formally issued and resubmitted.