Canine Simulator

Texas A&M University's Division of Finance and Business Services, through Invitation to Bid TAMU-ITB-26-5016, is soliciting bids for the procurement of a canine simulator system to support veterinary technology training at the university's Vet Tech Lab. The specific deliverables include one K9 Diesel simulator unit equipped with audio cues and real-time sensor feedback, one K9 Wound Kit (Heavy Duty), and one Front Leg Amputation (left) attachment for the simulator. The procurement aims to enhance clinical decision-making training capabilities for students and house officers through programmable, customizable scenarios integrated into the simulator platform. All equipment and services must meet or exceed applicable federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise standards, and vendors must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and accessories with prompt service support. The bid due date is June 5, 2026, with delivery required to College Station, Texas, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST on an F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid by the vendor. Award will be made to a single vendor on an all-or-none basis using best value criteria that consider purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, ability to meet specifications, equipment availability and adaptability, warranty terms, and total long-term costs.

Texas A&M has determined that subcontracting opportunities are not probable for this procurement, and therefore a HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required, meaning there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Vendors must submit pricing as unit prices and extended prices for each line item, with shipping costs listed separately, though the specific budget range or estimated award value is not specified in the available documentation. Payment terms are 100% Net 30 upon receipt, acceptance, and an uncontested invoice. Texas A&M reserves the right to reject all bids, accept or reject any bids, and make final determinations regarding the product or service that best meets institutional needs.