NIGP 49081: Semiconductor Devices

NIGP 49081 Semiconductor Devices is an Item code purchasing laboratory and research equipment, testing and measuring instruments, and specialty R&D goods and services that support higher-education research initiatives. State and local procurement under this code reflects demand from university research departments and specialized testing facilities for centrifuges, chromatography systems, microscope equipment, fume hoods, and related analytical instrumentation. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include state university systems, with Texas Tech University representing a recent and significant buyer pursuing multi-year framework agreements for research goods and services. Proposers typically must demonstrate measurable value-adds such as local representation, volume discounts, e-commerce integration, extended warranties, or other commercial benefits beyond base pricing, and comply with state-level set-aside programs such as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) requirements where applicable.

Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 on May 4, 2026, for Research and Development Goods and Services, with proposals due April 30, 2026, through the TechBid online portal. The solicitation uses best-value evaluation weighting demonstrated ability to fulfill TTU needs at 50 percent, proposer qualifications and compliance at 15 percent each, financial value at 10 percent, and value-added options at 10 percent. Vendors must submit three professional client references, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and comply with TTU's IT Addendum including NIST 800-53 security controls, 99.99% system uptime, WCAG 2.1 accessibility, and TX-RAMP compliance. Contract pricing remains firm for 24 months with potential annual increases not to exceed three percent, and the initial term runs four years from last signature with options for up to four additional one-year automatic renewals unless either party provides 60 days' written non-renewal notice. TTU named no specific budget range, though invoices are paid net thirty days through ACH or single-use account card against valid purchase orders.