Drone Purchase

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) for the purchase of a wind tunnel and control systems for its Forestry Department. The ITB specifies minimum technical requirements for the wind tunnel, including a programmable, variable speed wind source, an adjustable pitch hub that accepts custom blades for comparative testing, and a three-phase electrical generator with adjustable rotor core excitation. The ITB also requires various control systems, such as flow process, temperature process, pressure process, level process, and servo pendulum process. Bids are due on January 16, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. and must be submitted to the specified address. SFA reserves the right to make an award based on the lowest line item bid, the lowest total of line items, or any other combination that serves the best interest of the university. Bidders are required to submit several documents, including a signed Invitation to Bid, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a HUB Subcontracting Plan.

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the ITB does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges.