- Org
- TAMU
- Type
- ITB
- Title
- Metabolic Measurement System
- Number
- TAMU-ITB-27-5129
- Source
- TAMU
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1457002
- Open Str
- 10/12/2026, 12:00 AM CDT
- Pdf Text
- 12 October 2026
Metabolic Measurement System
ITB for Metabolic Measurement System
12 October 2026
Open 10/12/2026, 12:00 AM CDT Type Invitation to Bid
Close 10/26/2026, 2:00 PM CDT Number TAMU-ITB-27-5129
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 10/26/2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
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Contacts
Dylan Hobgood
DHOBGOOD@TAMU.EDU
Phone +1 979-845-3847
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Commodity Codes
None Added
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Description
Contact for Inquiries
For questions regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB), contact purchasing@tamu.edu
Bid Opportunity
Texas A&M University, subsequently referred to as "Texas A&M," is seeking bids to establish a Master Order to provide a
Metabolic Measurement System for the campus located in College Station, TX. All details and specifications are included as an
attachment in the AggieBid portal. Vendors can access these documents by logging info the portal as described below
("Submitting a Bid/RFP Response").
Terms and Conditions
As a bidder responding to this invitation upon submission of your response, regardless of the format of your submission, you and
the entity you represent are agreeing to the terms and conditions presented and included in the AggieBid portal, as well as the
Texas A&M University terms and conditions located at:
Texas A&M:
https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/tamu-bid-terms2.pdf
Central Texas:
https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/tamuct-bid-terms.pdf
San Antonio
https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/tamusa-bid-terms.pdf
Victoria
https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/tamuv-bid-terms.pdf
TEEX
https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/teex-bid-terms.pdf
Submitting a Bid Response
Texas A&M, Procurement Services utilizes an E-commerce system, AggieBid, for all competitive solicitations and purchase
orders. If you are not currently registered as a vendor within AggieBid, you may register on the following website:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU
Registering as a vendor will allow you to respond to Texas A&M solicitations electronically as well as view other bid
opportunities.
If you have any questions about registrations, please contact us at purchasing@tamu.edu
Texas A&M prefers that all responses to posted solicitations are submitted electronically via the AggieBid system.
Alternate Response Methods
Responses not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system will only be accepted via the following methods:
• Email tamuaggiebid@tamu.edu
• Express Mail (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• US Postal Service
• Hand Delivered
All invitation for bid documents not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system must be returned on Texas A&M’s form.
Address:
Texas A&M University
Procurement Services
330 Agronomy Road
College Station TX
77843-1477
NOTE: If responding manually, please submit with your bid response a W9. This will allow us to enter your company into our
bid system and include your response on the electronic tabulation.
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Acknowledge that additional terms and conditions have been reviewed
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Buyer Attachments
1. Detailed Specifications .docx
2. TAMU FY26 - State of Texas Subcontracting Plan.pdf
3. TAMU Insurance Requirements - Standard.docx
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Contact Information
Instructions:
1.1 ADDRESS: Provide Company information to include: Legal Company Name Company
Address (Street, City, State, Zip) Company website
1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION: Vendor to indicate Contact Person, Telephone Number
and Email Address.
1.3 WEBSITE: Add website URL:
Group 2: HSP Requirements
Instructions:
2.1
HSP REVIEW OPTION: HSP Cursory Review All respondents are required to return a
HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their proposal. Failure to submit an HSP that
meets the minimum requirements for acceptance will result in the disqualification of the
proposal. To assist with the successful completion of an HSP, the Texas A&M
University HUB Office offers cursory reviews to ensure an HSP meets the minimum
requirements for acceptance. These cursory reviews are by appointment only and must
be scheduled no later than 48 hours prior to the submission deadline. To request a
cursory review, contact the Texas A&M HUB Coordinator: Shawna Kennedy
shawna.kennedy@tamu.edu 979.845.3425
2.2 HUB STATUS: Is the vendor a certified Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized
Business) registered on the CMBL? If yes, indicate the ethnicity/gender:
2.3 HSP UPLOAD: Attach completed HSP here. Note, an incomplete or incorrectly
completed HSP will result in automatic rejection of your bid.
Group 3: Terms
Instructions:
3.1 PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment terms shall be 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of the goods
and/or services and an uncontested invoice. Agreed?
3.2
SHIPPING: All deliveries must be F.O.B Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The
Vendor shall bear all costs and responsibility for delivering the goods to Texas A&M.
No additional charges for shipping, handling, or fuel surcharges will be accepted.
Agreed?
3.3 LEAD TIME: Provide delivery lead time upon receipt of each order.
Group 4: Product Specific
Instructions:
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS: Products Offered
Bidders shall submit descriptive literature and detailed specifications of product(s)
offered. Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of your response.
4.2 BRAND: Vendor to indicate product brand and model number(s) quoted:
4.3
EXPORT CONTROLS: Please provide Export classification under United States
Export-Controlled regulations for each applicable product included within your bid
response:
Provide applicable numbers: ECCN _______________ HTS ___________________
USML category for ITAR items ___________________
4.4 WARRANTY: Vendor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and
accessories. Vendor is expected to provide prompt service that is due under warranty.
Indicate warranty provided:
Group 5: Additional Information and Requirements
Instructions:
5.1 ORDERING - Texas A&M request that orders be placed either by phone, email or website. If a
website option is available, please indicate the website URL and provide ordering instructions.
5.2
TARIFFS: All bidders must clearly identify any tariff, duty, or customs-related charges
associated with the goods proposed in response to this Invitation to Bid. Such charges
must be itemized separately and not included in the unit price of the goods. The
successful bidder may be required to provide supporting documentation, including but
not limited to proof of shipment, customs declarations, and applicable import/export
documentation, to substantiate these charges. Failure to comply with this requirement
may result in disqualification or non-payment of tariff-related charges.
5.3 INSURANCE UPLOAD: Provide copy of sample COI as per the Detailed Specifications
and insurance requirements:
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Stationary metabolic measurement system for resting
metabolic rate and cardiopulmonary exercise test 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Stationary metabolic measurement system for resting metabolic
rate and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, with workstation,
canopy hood or equivalent, flow measurement and gas analysis
components, sampling lines, filters, disposable hygiene
components, face masks or mouthpieces in multiple sizes with
required adapters, heart rate monitor, calibration gas with
regulator, volume calibration device, cables and power supplies,
and user documentation
P2 Portable metabolic measurement system 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Portable metabolic measurement system for resting metabolic
rate and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, with canopy hood or
equivalent, flow measurement and gas analysis components,
sampling line, filters, disposable hygiene components, face
masks or mouthpieces with required adapters, and heart rate
monitor. May share calibration gas and volume calibration
device with Item 1.
P3 Calibration gas regulator with compatible hose
assembly for the portable system 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Calibration gas regulator with compatible hose assembly for the
portable system (If already included, answer “Included”)
P4 Mobile cart for the portable metabolic measurement
system 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Mobile cart for the portable metabolic measurement system (If
already included, answer “Included”)
P5 Software upgrade or license for the portable system, as
required for operation 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Software upgrade or license for the portable system, as required
for operation (If already included, answer “Included”)
P6 Software module or license for cardiopulmonary
exercise testing 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Software module or license for cardiopulmonary exercise testing
(If already included, answer “Included”)
P7 Software module or license for resting energy
expenditure testing with canopy hood 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Software module or license for resting energy expenditure
testing with canopy hood (If already included, answer “Included”)
P8 Cycle ergometer for exercise testing, compatible with
Items 1 and 2, support wireless connectivity 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Cycle ergometer for exercise testing, compatible with Items 1
and 2, supporting wireless connectivity using industry-standard
protocols (such as Bluetooth or ANT+)
P9 Wireless connectivity module or license enabling the
portable system 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Wireless connectivity components or licenses enabling the
portable system to communicate with the ergometer and other
exercise sensors. (If already included, answer ‘Included’)”
P10 On-Site Installation and Training 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
On-site installation, calibration verification, and operator training
for designated University staff
P11 Shipping 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Shipping
P12 Additional Charges, if applicable. 1 EA - Each
Additional Charges, if applicable.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 10/28/2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- Contact Name
- Dylan Hobgood
- Description
- ITB for Metabolic Measurement System
- Contact Email
- dhobgood@tamu.edu
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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