Liquid helium 2026-uwmsn-01157-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of liquid helium through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically identified by the event number 2026-UWMSN-01157-RFB. This procurement opportunity is designed to secure a reliable supply of liquid helium, which is typically used in scientific research, medical imaging, and other specialized technical applications. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the ShopUW+ online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin by the specified due date of December 29, 2025. The solicitation was originally posted on December 8, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their comprehensive proposals. Vendors with any questions regarding the bid are instructed to contact Brad Bauman directly via email at brad.bauman@wisc.edu, who will serve as the primary point of communication for this procurement opportunity.

While specific details about set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly provided in the available information, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to consistently supply high-quality liquid helium to meet the university's research and operational needs. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified suppliers with the technical capacity to deliver liquid helium meeting the university's specifications. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the current documentation. Interested suppliers should carefully review the full bid documentation on the ShopUW+ platform to understand the complete requirements, technical specifications, delivery expectations, and any potential qualitative or quantitative evaluation criteria that may influence the final vendor selection.