Firefly Modules for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland (2025-UWMSN-01023-RFB).

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for Firefly Modules intended for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. This procurement opportunity (Event Number 2025-UWMSN-01023-RFB) is specifically located within Dane County and Madison City, Wisconsin. The solicitation requires all bid responses to be submitted electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin platform. Key procurement dates include a posting date of May 14, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of May 22, 2025. Potential bidders with technical questions are directed to contact Eric Thompson via email at eric.thompson@wisc.edu. The procurement appears to be focused on specialized scientific equipment modules for a high-energy physics research experiment, suggesting that respondents will need advanced technical expertise in particle physics instrumentation and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the complex technical nature of the Firefly Modules implies that only highly specialized manufacturers or research-oriented technology providers would be qualified to respond. The procurement seems targeted at vendors with demonstrated capabilities in producing precision scientific instrumentation for advanced research environments. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the opportunity description. The procurement is specifically tied to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's research initiatives and appears to be part of an international scientific collaboration with the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Potential respondents should anticipate rigorous technical evaluation criteria that will likely assess manufacturing precision, technical specifications, proven research instrumentation experience, and compliance with complex scientific equipment standards.