Pulsed High Voltage Power Supply for 28 GHz Gyrotron (2025-UWMSN-00964-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Pulsed High Voltage Power Supply specifically designed for a 28 GHz Gyrotron through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement is being conducted through the ShopUW+ platform with the event number 2025-UWMSN-00964-RFB, targeting specialized scientific equipment for research purposes. Bids must be submitted electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin website, with a clear deadline of April 23, 2025. The solicitation covers a highly technical power supply system, likely intended for advanced research applications in electromagnetic or plasma physics. Potential bidders are required to carefully review all specifications and submit comprehensive responses that demonstrate technical capability and compliance with the university's precise requirements. Any questions regarding the bid must be directed exclusively to Jenn Quinn via email at jenn.quinn@wisc.edu, with communication limited to this specified contact point.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is geographically situated within Dane County and Madison City in Wisconsin, potentially subject to local procurement regulations. The technical complexity of the Gyrotron power supply suggests that bidders will need specialized engineering expertise and demonstrated experience with high-voltage, high-frequency power systems. No incumbent vendors or existing contractual information is provided in the current solicitation details. The procurement appears focused on acquiring a sophisticated piece of scientific equipment, which implies a potentially significant budget allocation, though exact funding parameters are not specified. Interested vendors should anticipate a competitive bidding environment that will likely evaluate submissions based on technical specifications, performance capabilities, pricing, and overall alignment with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's research infrastructure requirements.