ESBD_379397_1729793200618_ITB 721-25016 - Converters and Gate Arrays Bidder Q&A Responses.docx

This document is an Addendum to Invitation to Bid (ITB) #721-25016 for Converters and Gate Arrays issued by the University of Texas at Austin on behalf of the Applied Research Labs. The ITB specifies the procurement of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) from Intel Americas and Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs) from Analog Devices, with a requirement for 42 FPGAs and 21,000 ADCs. Qualified vendors are invited to submit bids by the submittal deadline of November 8, 2024, at 2:30 pm Central Time. The University reserves the right to make multiple awards based on best value considerations.

The payment terms are net 30 days, and the University is exempt from Texas Sales & Use Tax. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the ITB does not specify any award values or budget ranges for this procurement.