Integrated Circuits

The University of Texas at Austin, specifically through Applied Research Laboratories (ARL:UT), is seeking qualified vendors to provide integrated circuits through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #721-26023. The procurement focuses on two specific integrated circuit components: 9,000 units of AD4004BCPZ-RL7 Analog Devices Precision ADCs and 9,000 units of MAX14589EEWL+T Analog Devices Analog Switch ICs, with an associated shipping/freight component. This is a DO-A7 rated order certified for National Defense Use, with ARL:UT accepting partial deliveries of the components. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:30 PM Central Time, with an anticipated delivery timeline of 14 weeks from order placement. Evaluation criteria will include purchase price, vendor reputation, product quality, service meets, past relationships, and impact on historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). Bidders must submit pricing electronically through the University Bonfire portal, with all components required to be TAA compliant, new, unopened, authentic, and include traceability documentation.

The procurement includes provisions for potential expansion to other University of Texas System institutions, encouraging bidders to propose pricing models that accommodate higher volumes. There is a demonstrated preference for utilizing historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) in the evaluation process. The University reserves the right to make a single, multiple, or no award based on the submitted proposals. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the University is tax-exempt, with a preference for using the JP Morgan Chase Single Use Account payment program. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 9,000 units each of two different integrated circuit components, suggesting a substantial potential contract value. The procurement appears open to various vendors who can meet the technical specifications, quality requirements, and compliance standards, with a particular emphasis on supporting diverse and historically underutilized business participation.