Converters and Gate Arrays

The University of Texas at Austin, on behalf of the Applied Research Labs, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) from Intel Americas and Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs) from Analog Devices. The ITB specifies the required technical specifications, including part numbers, quantities of 42 FPGAs and 21,000 ADCs, and delivery timelines. Qualified and experienced vendors are invited to submit itemized bids, including pricing, 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 such as price, quality, and vendor reputation. The standard 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. It also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the ITB does not specify any award values or budget ranges for this procurement.