Laparoscopic Tower for Small Animal Soft-tissue and Oncological Surgery Service (2025-UWMSN-00877-RFB).

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Laparoscopic Tower specifically designed for Small Animal Soft-tissue and Oncological Surgery Service through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. This procurement opportunity, identified by the event number 2025-UWMSN-00877-RFB, is located within Dane County and the City of Madison, Wisconsin. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive laparoscopic surgical system to support advanced veterinary surgical procedures, with a focus on soft-tissue and oncological interventions for small animals. Potential bidders are required to submit their proposals exclusively through the online platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The critical procurement timeline indicates that the bid was posted on December 5, 2024, with a firm submission deadline of December 18, 2024. Interested vendors with technical questions are instructed to contact Eric Thompson via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu, who will serve as the primary point of contact for this procurement process.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to meet the University of Wisconsin's standard procurement guidelines. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified medical and veterinary equipment suppliers capable of providing a sophisticated laparoscopic surgical tower that meets the specialized needs of the Small Animal Soft-tissue and Oncological Surgery Service. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original contract opportunity listing. Prospective vendors should anticipate providing a comprehensive solution that includes the laparoscopic tower equipment, potentially with associated warranties, training, and technical support. The procurement suggests a high-value medical equipment acquisition, likely representing a significant investment in advanced veterinary surgical capabilities for the University of Wisconsin-Madison's medical research or clinical services.