Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

The University of Kansas is soliciting bids for a new 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer under Solicitation Number 3229481, with proposals due by August 4, 2026. The procurement is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) and is managed through the KU eBid system powered by Ion Wave, where all submissions must be completed electronically. Bidders are required to review the RFP Snapshot, Scope of Work, and Instructions before submitting responses primarily through the Attributes tab, with milestones in the Activities tab and supporting documentation uploaded in the Response Attachments tab. All red-starred fields must be completed for a bid to be considered. The equipment must be new, unused, fully assembled, and ready for immediate use, conforming strictly to the solicitation’s technical and performance specifications, with equivalent items acceptable only if supported by technical documentation demonstrating equal or superior performance. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, to KU’s receiving dock in Kansas, with the contractor bearing all shipping costs and assuming responsibility for compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ADA, Section 508, FERPA, ITAR, and EAR. The contract imposes significant compliance obligations beyond technical performance. Bidders must provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), an Accessibility Roadmap, and an Accessibility Mission Statement, and bear liability for all costs arising from accessibility failures. Export control compliance requires prior U.S. government authorization for any transfer of controlled technology to non-U.S. persons. Contractors must certify they are not debarred, are in good standing under federal education licensure requirements, and do not use prohibited telecommunications equipment from vendors such as Huawei or ZTE. Additionally, the State of Kansas reserves the right to intercept payments to satisfy contractor debts through its Set-Off Program. FERPA compliance mandates strict protection of student data, with immediate reporting obligations for any unauthorized disclosures. The University of Kansas retains sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment and does not accept binding arbitration or liability for damages; disputes are governed solely by the Kansas Judicial Review Act. No payment details, accounting codes, invoicing methods, or specific contract values are provided. Evaluations will be conducted holistically by the Procurement Negotiation Committee through a trade-off process weighing technical merit, cost, and other value-based factors without a formal weighted scoring system or LPTA basis. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Ion Wave platform by the deadline, with no exceptions