Eltra Helios C580A 2xC Carbon Analyzer

Texas A&M University's Administrative Services Procurement Office has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #AG-EXT-7085) for the procurement of an Eltra Helios C580A 2xC Carbon Analyzer. This solicitation involves multiple Texas A&M entities, including Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The procurement seeks to acquire a specialized carbon analysis instrument to support research and diagnostic capabilities across these agricultural and life sciences divisions. The questions deadline is Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, and the bid closing date and submission deadline is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. All solicitation documentation, including detailed bid requirements and specifications, is available exclusively through the AggieBid portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU, where vendors must register as bidders to submit responses electronically. Vendors are strongly encouraged to register early to prevent submission delays and must regularly monitor the AggieBid site for any addenda issued to the solicitation. The procurement contact is Kaitlyn Vetzel, Buyer I, who can be reached at 979-314-2683 or Kaitlyn.vetzel@ag.tamu.edu.

The bid posting notice does not disclose any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent eligibility, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendor information, or award value and budget range details. No information regarding pricing, funding sources, contract term length, or specific evaluation criteria is provided in this posting notice. Interested vendors should obtain complete solicitation documentation through the AggieBid portal to determine their eligibility to bid and to review all technical specifications, terms and conditions, and evaluation methodology. The procurement represents a straightforward equipment acquisition with all contracting details centralized within the AggieBid electronic bidding system.