Heat Flux Sensors

Auburn University is seeking sealed bids for Heat Flux Sensors through a competitive procurement process with solicitation number AU-2024-0000771. The procurement involves two specific line items: 148 units of 5-meter flexible body passive heat flux sensors with an integrated type T thermocouple, and 148 units of 10-meter flexible body passive heat flux sensors with similar technical specifications. The sensors must meet precise technical requirements, including dimensions of 85 x 85 mm and a measurement range sensitivity of 50 x 10-6 V/(W/m2). The bid was opened on 4/10/2024 at 12:00 AM CDT and is scheduled to close on 4/24/2024 at 10:30 AM CDT, with delivery destination set at 1084 Auburn Lakes Road in Auburn, Alabama. Vendors must submit a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement and confirm their eligibility by verifying they are not currently debarred or suspended from government contracting. All questions related to the procurement must be directed to Barbara Anne Harvill through the Q&A Board in the sourcing event portal, and bids will be opened publicly via a conference call.

The procurement appears to have broad potential for award, with Auburn University reserving the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The contract may potentially be made available to other eligible entities, including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, which suggests a multi-institutional scope. Vendors must comply with Alabama state sales tax laws and federal acquisition regulations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, standard state procurement practices typically encourage diverse vendor participation. The bid does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the procurement of 296 total heat flux sensors indicates a substantial technical equipment purchase. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure are noted. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications and compliance with procurement requirements.