Instron Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Calibration

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking preventive maintenance and calibration services for Instron tensile testing equipment within its Materials and Test Division through a competitive solicitation (number 601440000050215). The procurement opportunity requires vendors to provide comprehensive maintenance and calibration services for specialized scientific testing equipment. Submissions must be completed through the TxDOT Procurement Portal (https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/) by October 1, 2025, with all vendors required to register on the Euna Procurement website. Potential contractors must ensure they are listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and have appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes corresponding to materials testing and calibration services. The primary procurement contact is Jeremy Lewallen, who can be reached at Jeremy.Lewallen@txdot.gov or 817-370-3617 for any clarification or additional information regarding the solicitation requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, TxDOT encourages new suppliers interested in providing materials, equipment, supplies, or services to apply to the CMBL to expand bidding opportunities. The procurement process appears open to qualified vendors with appropriate technical capabilities for maintaining and calibrating Instron tensile testing equipment. Existing TxDOT vendors are advised to verify and update their CMBL information to ensure current and accurate representation. Although specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the current documentation, the solicitation suggests a focused, specialized procurement targeting vendors with specific technical expertise in scientific equipment maintenance and calibration. Potential bidders should carefully review all solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate their technical competence in servicing advanced testing equipment.