Multi-channel signal input digitizer (UW-MAD) [18-0079]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, located in Dane County, is seeking to procure a Multi-Channel Signal Input Digitizer through a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Department of Physics. The solicitation requires vendors to provide one unit of highly specialized digital signal processing equipment with specific technical requirements, including 192 channels, a 20 MHz or higher sampling rate, 10 MHz bandwidth, differential input, and 14-bit resolution or greater. Bidders must submit three copies of their proposal by June 27, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with written questions due by June 20, 2018. Vendors must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealer-authorized by the manufacturer, possessing five years of experience in digitizer services and able to provide three client references from comparable institutions. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest extended net total that best serves the University's interests, with bid prices and terms remaining firm for sixty days from the bid opening date.

The University encourages participation from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB) as subcontractors, with specific goals of allocating 5% of contract value to MBE firms and 1% to DVB firms. While there are no specific set-asides, vendors must certify their non-debarment status and provide manufacturer's standard warranty documentation. Optional maintenance contracts for years two through four after warranty expiration may be offered. The procurement allows for potential governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing. Payment terms are net thirty days following acceptance of goods and successful completion of acceptance testing within forty-five days of delivery. The University reserves the right to request oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits at its discretion. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized scientific equipment with comprehensive technical specifications.