Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) Equipment System

Austin Community College (ACC) District is seeking sealed proposals for a Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) Equipment System through Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 545-25-243-00-S-JD-RFP. The procurement is specifically for acquiring advanced scientific equipment used in semiconductor and nanotechnology research and manufacturing processes. Electronic proposals must be submitted by Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time, with an optional solicitation conference scheduled via Zoom Virtual Meeting on May 7, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. CST. The sole point of contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Dias, Buyer, who can be reached at jennifer.dias@austincc.edu or 512-223-1114. Solicitation documents are available on ACC's Procure to Pay (P2P) website and the Workday Spend public RFP portal, and only electronically transmitted responses will be accepted. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review the complete solicitation documents to understand the comprehensive requirements and specifications for the Reactive Ion Etch Equipment System.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Similarly, the initial announcement does not disclose potential award values or specific budget ranges for the Reactive Ion Etch Equipment System. Interested firms are encouraged to review the full solicitation documents to gain more detailed insights into potential qualifications, evaluation criteria, and financial expectations. While the procurement appears to be open to qualified equipment providers specializing in advanced scientific instrumentation, the precise parameters for vendor eligibility are not clearly outlined in the initial public notice.