RF shielded chambers(UW-MAD)[20-0048]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for the procurement of three RF shielded chambers to be installed in the Primate Center Building, specifically in room 326 on the third floor. These specialized electromagnetic shielding enclosures are designed for research applications with specific technical requirements, including galvanized steel panel construction, MRI-compatible components, RF electrical filters, HVAC waveguides, and shielding effectiveness of 100dB in the 10-300MHz frequency range. The Request for Bid (RFB) 20-0048 was originally issued on December 5, 2019, with written questions due by December 19, 2019, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 27, 2019. The initial bid due date was January 10, 2020, subsequently amended to January 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response package including executed forms, specifications, descriptive brochures, an itemized bid list, vendor information, client references, and a certification of site visit. Qualification requirements include demonstrating three years of experience in RF shielded chamber services, providing three client references from comparable institutions, and complying with criminal background check and tuberculosis testing protocols.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to certify that they have not engaged in collusion and that their bid was independently developed. The University provides no guarantee of purchasing specific quantities, with the three chambers being an estimated quantity for bidding purposes. Bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Installed basis, with all costs including packing, freight, insurance, setup, instruction, and operation manuals included in the unit price. Bidders must provide a minimum one-year warranty, and payment terms are Net 30 days upon acceptance, which is contingent upon RF integrity testing within seven days of installation and verification of all specifications and performance requirements. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive technical specifications and installation requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized research infrastructure. All communications and questions regarding the RFB must be directed to Brad Bauman at the UW-Madison Purchasing Services office, located at 21 N Park St, Suite 6101, Madison, WI 53715-1218.