Tilting Kettle

The State of Nevada has posted a contract opportunity for the procurement of a "Tilting Kettle". This is a commodity purchase, as evidenced by the reference to the "Standard Terms and Conditions for Commodities" document attached to the opportunity. The contract requires the successful vendor to supply a new piece of equipment meeting any specified brand name or performance requirements. The bid solicitation, evaluation, and award process will be conducted in accordance with Nevada's procurement policies, prioritizing the lowest responsible bidder and potentially considering preferences for local businesses and those owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. The opportunity has a due date of February 13, 2018, leaving a relatively short turnaround for vendors to respond.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attached documentation does not reference any incumbent vendors or existing technology requirements. Additionally, the opportunity does not provide any specifics on the anticipated award value or budget range for this procurement.