Bioreactor System

Texas A&M University's AgriLife Research division is procuring a Bioreactor System through Invitation to Bid #AG-RSCH-ITB-6563, a competitive sealed bid solicitation open to all qualified vendors. The procurement encompasses bioreactor equipment specifically designed for animal cell and microbial cell culture applications, with critical deliverables including supply tower systems and corresponding annual maintenance plans. Bidders have the flexibility to submit pricing under Option A, which features a single supply tower capable of operating both animal cell and microbial cell assemblies in sequential fashion, or Option B, which provides separate dedicated supply towers for each cell type mode. The solicitation establishes corresponding maintenance plan line items aligned with the supply tower options, allowing bidders to propose pricing for one or both options, though only a single option will be awarded. Key dates include a pre-bid subcontracting webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time; a written questions deadline of Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. Central Time; and a final bid submission deadline of Monday, March 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. All submissions must be made electronically through the AggieBid platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU, and prospective bidders are required to register within the system prior to submission.

The solicitation posting provides no information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, historically underutilized businesses, or other protected categories, suggesting this is an open competitive procurement without restrictive classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. Similarly, the bid posting notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or pricing parameters beyond the structural framework of the bidding options. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Morgan Helpert, CTCD Buyer I, at 979-314-5839 or morgan.helpert@ag.tamu.edu, and are advised to monitor the AggieBid portal regularly for any addenda or clarifications to the original solicitation documents.