Human Test Surrogate (2023-UWMSN-00284-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Human Test Surrogate through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, solicitation number 2023-UWMSN-00284-RFB. This procurement opportunity is specifically for acquiring human test surrogates, which are likely to be used for research, medical training, or scientific testing purposes. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin by the specified due date of May 10, 2023. Potential bidders with questions about the solicitation are instructed to contact Eric Thompson via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu. The procurement process commenced on May 2, 2023, with a relatively short turnaround time for bid submissions, suggesting an urgent or time-sensitive research requirement. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the online solicitation documents and ensure full compliance with all submission requirements.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, typical University of Wisconsin procurement processes often encourage participation from diverse vendors, including small businesses and minority-owned enterprises. The solicitation does not disclose the anticipated award value, budget range, or incumbent vendors for this specific human test surrogate procurement. Given the specialized nature of the request, potential respondents likely require specific qualifications, potentially including medical, scientific, or research backgrounds relevant to providing human test surrogates. The brief nature of the solicitation suggests that detailed technical specifications, vendor qualifications, and evaluation criteria are likely available in the full solicitation documents accessible through the SciQuest platform. Interested vendors should thoroughly review all documentation to understand the full scope of requirements and ensure their capabilities align with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's needs.