Laser

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for a specific laser system, identified as bid AU-2022-0000513. The primary procurement objective is to acquire one (1) YLR-400-AC-Y14 Laser, with detailed technical specifications outlined in the associated buyer document. The bid was officially opened on July 5, 2022, and closed on July 13, 2022, with bid openings to be conducted via a public conference call. All vendor inquiries were required to be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal's Q&A Board, with Amanda Hallmark designated as the primary point of contact. The procurement follows standard State of Alabama competitive bidding requirements, including F.O.B. Destination shipping protocols and mandatory sales tax compliance certification. Vendors were expected to submit a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement and provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their eligibility to participate in the bidding process.

The procurement opportunity includes notable provisions for small business and small disadvantaged business (SB & SDB) participation, with the university reserving the right to award the contract in whole or part. The contract potentially extends beyond Auburn University, with availability for other eligible entities such as Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Vendors with offices or employees in Alabama were specifically required to provide E-Verify documentation. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with a Net 30 settlement timeline. While the specific budget range is not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a focused, specialized acquisition of laser technology. The bid allows for potential multi-institutional utilization, indicating a strategic approach to procurement that maximizes value and accessibility across state educational and research institutions.