High Temperature Small Punch Tester

The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is requesting bids for a High Temperature Small Punch Tester under RFQ-0000002898, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. One unit is being procured on an all-or-none basis.

The equipment must test alloy mechanical properties at elevated temperatures for the Mechanical Engineering department. Technical specifications include a temperature range up to 1350 degrees Celsius with 0.1°C accuracy, vacuum-sealed chamber, small sample capacity (8 mm diameter maximum), punch pressure up to 2 GPa with force capacity of 1000 kgf, load and displacement sensor accuracy specifications, adjustable force loading speed, and a compact water chiller with specified flow and heat removal rates. The unit requires AC 208–240V single-phase power. The supplier must provide test software, inside delivery to ground level at LSU's Baton Rouge facility, detailed installation guidance, one day of in-person or online training to LSU faculty and graduate students, and a one-year warranty following installation.

All bids must be submitted electronically to lsubids@lsu.edu in response to the solicitation number and title, with a maximum attachment size of 125 MB. Bids must use LSU-provided forms and be signed by an authorized agent. Bid prices are quoted net, FOB LSU Destination, inclusive of all shipping and handling. LSU is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. All products must be new, never previously used, current manufacturer models, and of best quality per acceptable trade standards. The University awards to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.

Suppliers must complete online registration in LSU's Workday procurement system prior to bid submission. Electronic bid openings will be held via Zoom; interested parties must register in advance. Written inquiries regarding solicitation interpretation are due no later than 4:30 p.m. CST four business days before the bid opening.