685 nm Tunable Laser System (2026-UWMSN-01168-RFB).

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a 685 nm Tunable Laser System through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, with solicitation number 2026-UWMSN-01168-RFB. The procurement is specific to Dane County and the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and will be conducted entirely through the online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. Interested vendors must submit their complete bid responses electronically through this system by the specified due date of December 12, 2025. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Eric Thompson, who can be reached via email at eric.thompson@wisc.edu for any questions or clarifications regarding the bid. While specific technical requirements are not detailed in the provided documentation, the bid appears to be for a specialized scientific laser system with precise wavelength tuning capabilities at 685 nanometers.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the procurement notice. The documentation does not provide details about incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or potential award values. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documents on the ShopUW+ platform to understand the complete scope of requirements, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. Vendors interested in participating should ensure they can meet the technical specifications of the 685 nm Tunable Laser System and are capable of submitting a comprehensive and competitive bid through the specified online platform by the December 12, 2025 deadline.