The Texas A&M University System (Texas) posted this ITB on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Nov 13, 2026. Category: Laboratory & Scientific. Solicitation number TAMUS-ITB-27-0551.
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The Texas A&M University System (A&M System) is seeking bids for the purchase of CNC wire EDM machine as specified in this Invitation to Bid for the STEM Education Center project at Texas A&M-RELLIS located in Bryan, Texas.
The manufacturer name and model (if any) listed for each item are meant to be descriptive and not restrictive. Specifications that include but not limited to language such as "must", "will", "shall", "minimum", "maximum", etc. may not be deviated from and are **required** elements. The A&M System will determine if the products offered are acceptable and will meet the needs of the A&M System. That determination made by the A&M System shall be final.
The Texas A&M University System and A&M-RELLIS are seeking bids for one (1) new CNC Wire EDM machine, Sodick VN400Q or approved equivalent, including delivery, installation, training, warranty, freight, and rigging.
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Required Accessories and Services
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Include freight, rigging, installation, startup, and operational verification. Vendors shall state proposed delivery schedule as part of their bid response.
Bid shall be submitted electronically via AggieBid by the bid due date and time of Friday, November 13, 2026 by 2:00 PM - Central Time. **Late bids will not be accepted or considered.**
Email all questions to Sterling Crowdus at email: soprocurement@tamus.edu or submit through the Q&A section within AggieBid.
**Award Criteria:** The A&M System will evaluate and make the award to the bid that is determined to be the best value to the A&M System based on the following criteria: specifications and the extent to which the goods or services offered meet our needs and requirements, pricing, shipping terms, ability to meet requested delivery and installation time-frame (as applicable), the vendor's past relationship with the A&M System and other state entities, and any other factor the A&M System deems relevant.
**Subcontracting Plan:** A Subcontracting Plan (SP) is **required** for this bid. Failure to submit an SP will constitute an irregular response and may result in disqualification.
**Payment Terms:** The A&M System's terms are generally Net 30 upon delivery of all items and receipt of a correct invoice.
**Shipping Terms:** The A&M System requests shipping terms to be quoted F.O.B. Destination.
Bid pricing shall remain firm until all items are delivered and accepted.
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