Stainless Steel Gloveboxes

Texas A&M University is soliciting bids for the procurement of two all-welded SUS304 stainless steel gloveboxes designed for inert atmosphere research using nitrogen, argon, or helium. The systems must feature high-performance butyl rubber gloves with a thickness of 0.4 mm and include a minimum twelve-month warranty covering all parts and labor after delivery and acceptance. Due to sponsor requirements, the resulting award will be split into separate purchase orders for each system. Deliveries must be made to College Station, Texas, with shipping terms specified as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed for domestic shipments and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) for international shipments. Bids must be submitted via the online portal by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation is based on specification compliance and technical equivalency; vendors offering alternative items must provide detailed manufacturer specifications and drawings to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to payment terms of 100% Net 30 is required. Additionally, vendors must certify compliance with federal rules, including 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix II, and provide necessary export control classifications (ECCN or USML) if applicable. The agreement is subject to cancellation without penalty if funds are not appropriated by the Texas Legislature.