High Temperature Furnace (2026-UWMSN-01051-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for the procurement of a High Temperature Furnace through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, identified by the event number 2026-UWMSN-01051-RFB. This procurement opportunity is located within Dane County, specifically in Madison City, Wisconsin, and is being conducted through the ShopUW+ online bidding platform. Interested vendors must submit their complete bid responses electronically through https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin by July 29, 2025, which represents the final submission deadline. The procurement targets a high temperature furnace, though specific technical requirements and performance specifications are not detailed in the provided documentation. Potential bidders with technical questions are instructed to contact Eric Thompson directly via email at eric.thompson@wisc.edu. The solicitation was initially posted on July 21, 2025, providing approximately one week for vendors to prepare and submit their comprehensive bid packages.

While the contract opportunity documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified high temperature furnace. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or specific integration requirements. Similarly, the documentation does not specify a precise budget range or anticipated award value for this procurement. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation on the ShopUW+ platform to understand the full scope of requirements, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria. Vendors interested in participating should ensure they meet all technical qualifications and can provide a high temperature furnace that meets the University of Wisconsin-Madison's specific operational needs.