Field Widened Michelson Interferometer 2026-UWMSN-01298-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of a Field Widened Michelson Interferometer through Request for Bid (RFB) number 2026-UWMSN-01298-RFB. This procurement involves the acquisition of specialized optical instrumentation equipment designed for interferometric applications. Interested vendors must submit their bids online through the ShopUW+ procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The solicitation was posted on March 17, 2026, and all bids must be received by March 25, 2026. Prospective bidders with questions or clarifications regarding this opportunity are required to direct inquiries to Eric Thompson via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu. The procurement details became available at 10:30 a.m. CST on the posting date, and vendors must ensure their responses are submitted through the designated online platform to be considered.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligible vendors to particular organization types. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration has been provided in the available solicitation materials. The award value, budget range, or contract amount for this procurement has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity summary. Interested vendors should consult the complete solicitation documents on the ShopUW+ portal for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and any other contractual terms and conditions governing this purchase.