Request for Proposals - Benchtop Three-Dimensional (3D) Optical Profilometer Equipment System

Austin Community College (ACC) District is seeking proposals for a Benchtop Three-Dimensional (3D) Optical Profilometer Equipment System through RFP No. 545-24-232-S-JA-RFP. The procurement is specifically for advanced scientific measurement equipment that will be used in research or educational settings. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Procure to Pay Department by March 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST, with an optional solicitation conference scheduled via ZOOM Virtual Meeting on February 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The sole point of contact for this procurement is Jon Airheart, who can be reached at Jon.Airheart@austincc.edu or 512-223-1056. Solicitation documents are available on ACC's P2P website and the Workday Spend portal, and interested vendors should carefully review all documentation before submission. While specific evaluation criteria were not detailed in the provided notice, vendors can expect standard technical and compliance assessments for such specialized scientific equipment procurement.

The notice does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or preferences for specific types of organizations. No information was provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the new optical profilometer system. Similarly, the document did not outline a specific budget range or potential award value for this procurement. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand any potential restrictions or qualifications for bidding. Given the technical nature of the equipment - a benchtop three-dimensional optical profilometer - vendors will likely need to demonstrate significant technical expertise in scientific measurement technologies and equipment specifications.