737-25-Energy Dispersive Detector and Electron Backscattered Diffractometer

Angelo State University's Chemistry, Physics, and Geosciences Departments are seeking proposals for an energy dispersive detector (EDS) and electron backscattered diffractometer (EBSD) specifically compatible with a Hitachi S-300N Scanning Electron Microscope (serial number: 1681-04). The procurement is a competitive bid process with proposals due by 1:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024, to be submitted via email to c_admin@angelo.edu. The university requires detailed specifications for both instrument systems, including comprehensive training provisions and warranty information. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across multiple factors: pricing (50%), availability and ease of service/warranty work (20%), delivery date (15%), features and options (10%), and HUB status (5%). Vendors must submit separate documentation for each instrument, with pricing breakdowns that include all options, fees, and additional charges. The university will not necessarily select the lowest-priced bid but will choose the option that best serves its institutional interests, with explicit preference given to in-stock units and fastest installation timelines.

The procurement opportunity appears to have a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) component, with 5% of evaluation criteria dedicated to HUB status, potentially indicating preferences or set-aside considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises. The university is explicitly noted as tax-exempt, which may impact pricing structures. No specific budget range is provided in the documentation, though vendors are encouraged to offer optional pricing for extended warranty coverage that would be added only upon purchaser approval. The required equipment must be fully compatible with the existing Hitachi S-300N Scanning Electron Microscope, suggesting potential integration requirements that bidders must carefully address. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly named, the detailed technical specifications and compatibility requirements indicate a sophisticated procurement process targeting specialized scientific instrumentation for research and academic purposes.