- Org
- TAMU
- Type
- ITB
- Title
- Automated Protein Analysis System
- Number
- AG-RSCH-ITB-6630
- Source
- TAMU
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1470742
- Open Str
- 11/9/2026, 12:00 AM CST
- Pdf Text
- 09 November 2026
Automated Protein Analysis System
Automated Protein Analysis System
09 November 2026
Open 11/9/2026, 12:00 AM CST Type Invitation to Bid
Close 11/23/2026, 3:00 PM CST Number AG-RSCH-ITB-6630
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 11/23/2026, 3:00 PM CST
09 November 2026
Contacts
Steven Amazeen
STEVEN.AMAZEEN@AG.TAMU.EDU
Phone +1 979-314-8026
09 November 2026
Commodity Codes
None Added
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Description
Introduction:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of an automated protein analysis system. Bidders shall
offer a unit price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. If you would
like additional information concerning our purchasing procedures, please contact:
Steven Amazeen, CTCD
Buyer
Phone: 979-314-8026
Email: steven.amazeen@ag.tamu.edu
Bid Opening Information:
Bids will be opened at the date and time specified. Bidders and/or their representative may attend the bid opening if
desired. The bid opening will be held at 578 John Kimbrough Blvd., Room #413, College Station, Texas 77843. Paid
visitor parking is located in the first row of Lot 97. After the bids have been evaluated, the vendor receiving a bid award
from this solicitation will be issued a purchase order.
Terms and Conditions:
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any other
terms and conditions issued by the bidder.
Governing Law:
Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Payment Terms:
Net 30 days upon successful installation and completion of training and acceptance by the Agency or receipt of correct
invoice, whichever is later.
Delivery:
Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered.
Question Submission Methods:
Any/all questions should be addressed in writing to Steven Amazeen via the Q&A Board for this invitation to bid or
email at steven.amazeen@ag.tamu.edu. When deemed appropriate by the Agency, questions will be answered by bid
addendum.
Specifications:
Specifications or brand names given are meant to be descriptive rather than restrictive. Other manufacturer’s
equivalents will be considered. If bidding other than specified, please submit full descriptive literature and technical
specifications with your bid response.
Warranty:
Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered.
Insurance:
Prior to the commencement of any services, the awarded vendor shall provide a valid and current certificate of
insurance. The vendor shall comply with and maintain all insurance coverages and limits as set forth in the attached
Insurance Requirements.
Installation:
All installation shall be performed by a single vendor. The requested equipment is to be supplied as a complete
operational system, set-up and ready for use. Any/all operational/maintenance manuals are to be provided at the time
of the shipping/installation. This project shall be considered a "turnkey" project that includes all aspects of the
installation. The vendor shall have access to the premises for the purpose of delivering equipment and performing the
work necessary to fulfill this purchase order. They shall cooperate with the Agency's personnel who may currently be
working on the premises, integrating their work with that of the Agency, all to the best interest of the total job and its
orderly completion. It is understood that all equipment and materials supplied by the vendor shall remain their property
until such time as accepted or paid for by the Agency. The vendor shall protect them with appropriate insurance
against theft or other loss or damage. The vendor shall be responsible for damage to the Agency's equipment and/or
the workplace and its contents by its work, negligence in work, its personnel and equipment. The vendor shall be
responsible and liable for the safety, injury, and health of its working personnel while performing installation/service
work.
Award Based on Best Value:
The Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to accept the
offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining what is the best
value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following:
• Purchase price
• The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services.
• The quality of the vendor's goods or services.
• The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs.
• The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency.
• The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services.
• The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty.
• The delivery time.
• Quantitative analytical performance including documented sensitivity; quantitative dynamic range;
reproducibility; and ability to measure differences in protein expression across experimental groups, including
lower-abundance targets when compatible assay conditions permit.
• Analytical throughput and workflow efficiency including number of samples that can be processed per run,
typical run time, and degree of workflow automation.
• Software quality and usability.
• Availability, compatibility, and ongoing costs of required assay reagents, consumables, and other supplies
needed for routine operation.
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
There are no Prerequisites added to this event.
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Buyer Attachments
1. Bid TCs 10.5.26.pdf
2. Standard Insurance Requirements 3.2026.pdf
3. Specifications.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Item Basics
Instructions:
1.1 Bidder affirms that any/all applicable discounts have been applied to, and included in,
the cost of the items.
1.2 Please upload full descriptive literature/technical specifications of item(s) being offered
here.
1.3 What is the warranty for the item(s) being offered?
1.4 What is the estimated delivery time after receipt of a purchase order?
1.5 Will the items be shipped from a domestic (U.S.) or international location?
1.6 What is the country of origin?
1.7 An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) may be required for this purchase. If applicable, the
awarded vendor shall be required to submit an ACR before a Purchase Order is issued. If you
already have an ACR, please upload it here.
1.8 Please provide a description/scope of training being offered (length of training, costs
included, number of participants allowed, required timeframe to schedule/complete,
in-person or virtual, etc.).
1.9
Provide documentation on validated range for the applicable assay chemistry and
disclose any limitations in sizing accuracy or detection across that range. See Required
Specification #4 in the “Specifications” document located under the 'Buyer Attachments'
tab.
1.10
Provide documentation on analytical sensitivity, including the limit of detection where
established; quantitative dynamic range; and assay reproducibility, including
intra-assay and inter-assay variability where available. Supporting performance data
should be provided for applicable assay conditions, including limitations associated with
target abundance, sample type, and assay chemistry. See Required Specification #5 in
the “Specifications” document located under the ‘Buyer Attachments’ tab.
1.11 Identify the maximum number of samples per run and average run time. See Required
Specification #7 in the “Specifications” document located under the ‘Buyer Attachments’
tab.
1.12 Provide documentation on the capabilities and any assay-specific limitations associated
with each detection method required. See Required Specification #8 in the
“Specifications” document located under the ‘Buyer Attachments’ tab.
1.13 If needed, will the bidder be able to demo the software offered?
1.14
Identify any proprietary file formats, required third-party software, additional licensing
fees, and functional limitations affecting data access, export, or reanalysis. See
Required Specification #10 in the “Specifications” document located under the ‘Buyer
Attachments’ tab.
1.15 Are the software and software features offered a one-time purchase? If not, provide
information on the subscription terms, licensing fees, and any other applicable
information affecting the long-term cost of the software.
Group 2: Export Control
Instructions:
2.1 Are any of the items included in this Invitation to Bid export controlled?
2.2 If applicable, provide the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Category
(EAR or ITAR) for the items being offered.
Group 3: Insurance
Instructions:
3.1
Did you submit a current certificate of insurance that complies with the coverages and
limits set forth in the Insurance Requirements attachment? Please note that failure to
maintain the required insurance for the duration of any resulting agreement may result
in cancellation of the agreement by the Agency.
3.2
If not, then Bidder affirms that, prior to award and issuance of any resulting agreement,
a copy of its current certificate of insurance, compliant with the coverages and limits as
set forth in the Insurance Requirements attachment, will be provided.
Group 4: Terms & Conditions
Instructions:
4.1
Does the bidder agree that the Agency's terms and conditions shall govern any
resulting purchase order? By agreeing, bidder understands that any terms and
conditions attached to the bidder's bid response will be considered withdrawn.
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4.2 If not, please upload a redlined copy of the Agency's bid terms and conditions for
review.
4.3 Does section 1.12 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply?
4.4 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu.
4.5 Does section 3 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply?
4.6 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu.
4.7 Does section 6.7 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions regarding compliance with
Texas Government Code section 669.003 apply?
4.8 Please provide the name of the former executive.
4.9 Please provide the name of the state agency.
4.10 Please provide the date of separation from the state agency.
4.11 Please provide the position with bidder.
4.12 Please provide the date of employment with the bidder.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Automated Protein Analysis System 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Please refer to the "Specifications" document located under the
'Buyer Attachments' tab.
P2 Installation and Setup 1 EA - Each
99900294 - Other Contracted Services - no specific comm code available | 5670
All installation shall be performed by a single vendor. The
requested equipment is to be supplied as a complete
operational system, set-up and ready for use. Any/all
operational/maintenance manuals are to be provided at the time
of the shipping/installation. This project shall be considered a
"turnkey" project that includes all aspects of the installation. The
vendor shall have access to the premises for the purpose of
delivering equipment and performing the work necessary to fulfill
this purchase order. They shall cooperate with the Agency's
personnel who may currently be working on the premises,
integrating their work with that of the Agency, all to the best
interest of the total job and its orderly completion. It is
understood that all equipment and materials supplied by the
vendor shall remain their property until such time as accepted or
paid for by the Agency. The vendor shall protect them with
appropriate insurance against theft or other loss or damage.
The vendor shall be responsible for damage to the Agency's
equipment and/or the workplace and its contents by its work,
negligence in work, its personnel and equipment. The vendor
shall be responsible and liable for the safety, injury, and health
of its working personnel while performing installation/service
work.
P3 Training 1 EA - Each
99900294 - Other Contracted Services - no specific comm code available | 5670
Training for a minimum of (3) three personnel that covers routine
instrument operation, assay setup, data acquisition, quantitative
P4 Shipping & Handling 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
F.O.B. Destination: College Station, TX 77843 (for domestic
shipments)
D.D.P. Destination: College Station, TX 77843 (for international
shipments)
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 11/23/2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Contact Name
- Steven Amazeen
- Description
- Automated Protein Analysis System
- Contact Email
- steven.amazeen@ag.tamu.edu
- Categorized By
- llm-nc
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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