Digital PCR System and Bead Mill/Sample Disruptor

The Texas A&M AgriLife Procurement Office has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6534) for a Digital PCR System and Bead Mill/Sample Disruptor, targeting scientific research equipment procurement. The solicitation, released on October 8, 2025, seeks vendors to provide specialized laboratory equipment for research purposes. Potential bidders must register on the AggieBid site (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU) under "Business Opportunities" to participate in the bidding process. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST and a bid submission deadline of October 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Vendors are required to carefully review all documentation on the AggieBid site and are responsible for staying informed about any potential addenda or updates to the solicitation. The procurement contact is Steven Amazeen, CTCD, Buyer, who can be reached at 979-314-8026 or steven.amazeen@ag.tamu.edu for any inquiries related to the bid.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, the procurement is managed through the Texas A&M AgriLife system, which typically follows state procurement guidelines. The solicitation is focused on Brazos County and appears to be an open competitive bidding process for scientific research equipment. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement is specifically for a Digital PCR System and Bead Mill/Sample Disruptor, suggesting a specialized research or laboratory equipment acquisition. Although no precise budget range is provided in the current documentation, the specificity of the equipment indicates a potentially significant investment in research technology. Vendors interested in this opportunity must ensure they meet the technical specifications for the scientific equipment and follow the detailed registration and submission procedures outlined in the bid documents.