Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System

Texas A&M University AgriLife Research is seeking qualified vendors to supply an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System through Invitation to Bid #AG-RSCH-ITB-6554. This procurement is being administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Procurement Office, with Morgan Helpert, CTCD Buyer I, serving as the primary contact. The solicitation requires vendors to submit bids electronically through the AggieBid portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU. The questions deadline is Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, and all bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Vendors must register as bidders within AggieBid prior to submission and are strongly encouraged to register early to avoid any registration complications that could prevent timely bid delivery. All solicitation materials and documentation are available exclusively through the AggieBid platform, and vendors are responsible for monitoring the site for any posted addenda.

The bid posting notice does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on vendor types, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent vendors, required technology integrations, or award values. No information regarding pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or funding amounts is disclosed in this notice. Vendors requiring clarification or additional information should contact Morgan Helpert at 979-314-5839 or morgan.helpert@ag.tamu.edu prior to the January 29 questions deadline. All additional details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and requirements are contained within the complete solicitation documentation available on the AggieBid portal.