Atomic force microscope 2026-uwmsn-01290-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for the purchase of an Atomic Force Microscope under ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-UWMSN-01290-RFB. This procurement represents a capital equipment acquisition by a major state university research institution in Wisconsin. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of supplying and delivering an atomic force microscope, which is a sophisticated scientific instrument used for imaging and analyzing materials at the atomic and molecular level. Prospective bidders must submit their responses online through the official bidding portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The posting date for this solicitation is March 16, 2026, with all bids required to be submitted by the deadline of March 27, 2026. Interested vendors with questions regarding specifications, technical requirements, or other aspects of the procurement should direct their inquiries to Thomas English at thomas.english@wisc.edu. All responses must be entered through the online portal, and vendors should allow adequate time to complete the submission process before the deadline.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder qualifications, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected classes. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing atomic force microscope systems are identified in the available procurement information. Similarly, the budget range, estimated award value, or pricing guidelines for this equipment purchase are not disclosed in the posted solicitation details. Vendors should review the complete solicitation documents available on the ShopUW+ portal for comprehensive specifications, technical requirements, delivery expectations, and any evaluation criteria that may apply to bid selection and award determination.