Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Fatigue Testing System

Agency:	Southwest Missouri State University
State:	Missouri
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541380 - Testing Laboratories
Posted Date:	Mar 11, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 26, 2026
Solicitation No:	8458-26
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NUMBER 8458-26

FROM: The Board of Governors of Missouri State University

Procurement Services

901 South National Avenue

Springfield, Missouri 65897

Telephone: (417) 836-4414

Fax: (417) 836-6583

TO: (Provide company name and address below.)

Date:

March 11, 2026 Page 1 of 7

Bid Close Date and Time:

3:00 p.m. (CST) March 26, 2026

ALL BIDS MUST BE PREPARED

TO INCLUDE FREIGHT COSTS

TO SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

Buyer: Tanya Smith for Missouri State University

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Missouri State University, as a state supported educational institution, is exempt from the payment of sales/use taxes pursuant to RSMo 144.040 and 144.615

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

RFQ 8458-26 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis/Fatigue Testing

System

Sealed bids are hereby requested for the following item(s).

General specifications and requirements are provided as part of this

RFQ. When submitting sealed bid, mark in lower left corner of

envelope: Sealed RFQ 8458-26.

All quoted prices must be firm and fixed and must include all

required components and shipping/delivery costs FOB Destination

to Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Where

applicable, all quoted prices must be presented as Delivery Duty

Paid (DDP) to include Customs Fees, Freight/Shipping,

Import/Export Duties, and Taxes.

Faxed or e-mail bids will NOT be accepted.

THE BIDDER MUST SIGN AND RETURN THIS

DOCUMENT AS PART OF HIS/HER BID.

Unless noted by the bidder, there shall be no restrictions on the

number or quantity of an item that may be ordered.

If the requested quantity is not a standard package quantity, the

bidder should quote on both the requested quantity and the

standard package quantity, clearly identifying each.

If alternate items are offered, the bidder must provide descriptive

literature and/or information for each alternate offered.

Additional costs for packing, handling, etc., not shown on this

quotation will not be paid by the University.

See the “TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL/QUOTATION (RFP/RFQ)” attached hereto for

additional requirements.

DELIVERY_______DAYS ARO OR STATE EARLIEST____________________

PRICES EFFECTIVE FOR _______ DAYS OR UNTIL______________________

THE BIDDER HEREBY AGREES TO FURNISH THE ITEMS AND/OR

SERVICES SPECIFIED HEREIN, AT THE PRICES QUOTED, PURSUANT

TO ALL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS REQUEST

FOR QUOTATION.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ______________________________________

Please type or print name: _____________________________________________

TITLE____________________DATE_______________ PHONE NUMBER______________________

EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________

RFQ 8458-26

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Specifications for DMA System:

General

1 The Jordan Valley Innovation Center seeks proposals for a servo-hydraulic fatigue testing/dynamic mechanical

analysis system capable of high-temperature cyclic and static mechanical testing of composite and ceramic materials

in accordance with:

1.1 ASTM C1341 (Flexural Properties of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Advanced Ceramics at Elevated Temperature)

1.2 ASTM C1499 (Monotonic Equibiaxial Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature)

2 System shall be configurable to support a wide range of additional ASTM standards including tension, compression,

flexural fatigue, etc. provided later acquisition of applicable fixturing and environmental solutions.

3 The system shall include all components necessary for complete system operation including load frame, control

electronics, pump, cables, plumbing and all necessary fittings and connectors. The system shall also include test

accessories with the features and capabilities described herein.

4 The components of the test system are to be new. No demonstration or used equipment will be acceptable.

Vendor Response

1 Vendor shall be willing to install the system in two or more phases if necessary to expedite delivery of the system. The

load frame and all components and accessories necessary to operate it shall be delivered as soon as manufacturing and

scheduling allow. The load unit shall include a high-temp furnace which the vendor shall agree to install during a later

appointment should the manufacturing time of the furnace significantly exceed that of the load frame.

System Load Unit

Load Frame

1 The system load frame shall be designed for static and dynamic testing and meet the following specifications:

1.1 Maximum dynamic load capacity: 25-30 kN

1.2 Dynamic load cell capacity: 2 kN

1.3 Stroke length: ±50 mm

1.4 Force accuracy: ±1.0% or better at 1/500 full scale

1.5 Hydraulic power unit suitable for continuous fatigue testing

1.6 Hydraulic line sets included

Load Cells

2 Dynamic load cell: 2kN

2.1 Include load cell adapter plate

2.2 Include calibration accessories if applicable

Control and Data Acquisition

3 The system shall include a digital controller and software capable of:

3.1 Load control

3.2 Displacement control

3.3 Static and dynamic test modes

3.4 User-defined waveform generation (sine, triangle, ramp, etc.)

3.5 Resonance tracking capability

3.6 Real-time data acquisition

RFQ 8458-26

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Hydraulic Performance Package

Hydraulic Power Unit

1 The hydraulic power unit (HPU) or pump shall supply 40 L/m. In addition, the HPU shall include pressure-control for

operating the HPU lower pressures.

2 Hydraulic power unit shall be designed to integrate with a building-wide chilled water/glycol loop for cooling.

High Temperature Capabilities

Furnace

1 Furnace shall have an operating temperature range of 1000°-1200°C with preference given to a system able to achieve

1200°C. Ability to maintain stated temperature for up to thirty days.

2 Furnace shall have a hot zone capacious enough to accommodate a 4-point-1/4 bend sample with dimensions 3mm

thick by 9mm wide by 60mm long and appropriate fixturing as described in ASTM C1341-13

3 Shall have ports to accommodate an extensometer as applicable

4 Shall have inlet/outlet ports for purge gases.

Fixturing

1 Quoted system shall include fixtures for both standards indicated by this RFQ

2 Push/pull rods and fixturing solution for ASTM C1341-13 shall be rated for the maximum operating temperature

capability of the system.

2.1 Preferred that room-temperature fixturing is compatible with a Shimadzu AGX-V2

3 Fixturing for higher force capacities may be included as optional accessories.

Extensometer

1 Shall include a contact or optical extensometer:

1.1 Shall be configurable to meet the deflection measurement required by ASTM C1341-13

1.2 Shall have measurement capability that meets the stroke range of the load frame

1.3 Shall be rated for the maximum operating temperature capability of the system (i.e. if you offer a system capable of

1000°C the extensometer must also be capable of operating at 1000°C).

1.4 Shall include calibration/verification post install

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MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Pricing

State a firm, fixed total price to provide a Dynamic Mechanical Analysis/Fatigue Testing System:

$____________ firm, fixed total price

Specify brand and model number of item bid: _______________________________________________

Bid Submission Information and Requirements

1. The bidder must provide a detailed, itemized description of the proposed equipment to include all related

components and accessories. Such description should also include a written narrative which identifies the

relationship of each component or accessory to the specifications contained herein.

2. The bidder should provide any other relevant information that should be considered by Missouri State University

in evaluating the proposed equipment. The bidder is advised that the University is under no obligation to seek

out information regarding the proposed equipment if such information is not included as part of the bidder’s

response.

3. All quoted prices must be firm and fixed and must include all required components and shipping/delivery costs

FOB Destination to Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

4. Bid responses must be received in the Procurement Services Office of Missouri State University on or before 3:00

p.m. (CST) on March 26, 2026 in order to be considered for award. Responses received after the exact time on

the date specified will not be opened and will not be evaluated regardless of the reason(s) or mitigating

circumstances related to its lateness or degree of lateness.

Bidders are reminded that SEALED BIDS are required. Bid responses may NOT be faxed or e-mailed.

Please attach your formal quote to your sealed RFQ response.

Mail bid responses to:

The Board of Governors of Missouri State University

Procurement Services

Attention: Tanya Smith

901 South National Avenue

Springfield, Missouri 65897

Mark in lower left corner of envelope: Sealed RFQ 8458-26

RFQ 8458-26

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTATION (RFP/RFQ)

I. TERMINOLOGY/DEFINITIONS

1. Bids and Bidders means the same as proposals and offerors.

2. Closing Date and Time or Date and Time Returnable means the deadline required for the physical receipt of bids by the Procurement Office.

3. Must and Shall mean that a certain feature, component, or action is mandatory. Failure to comply will result in rejection of the proposal.

4. Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) means the procurement document issued by the Procurement Office to potential bidders for the

purchase of equipment, supplies, and/or services as described in the RFP/RFQ document. The definition includes these Terms and Conditions as well as any

other Attachments and Amendments to the RFP/RFQ.

II. OPEN COMPETITION/RFP/RFQ DOCUMENT

1. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ask questions, request changes or clarification, or otherwise advise the Procurement Office if any language, specifications,

or requirements of the RFP/RFQ appear to inadvertently restrict or limit the requirements of the RFP/RFQ to a single source. Any and all communication

from bidders regarding the RFP/RFQ and the procurement process must be directed to the Buyer identified on the first page of the RFP/RFQ. Such

communication should be received at least five calendar days prior to the official Proposal Close Date.

2. The Procurement Office reserves the right to officially modify or cancel the RFP/RFQ after issuance. Bidders will be notified of any such modification or

cancellation by issuance of an addendum from the Procurement Office.

III. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The contractor hereby covenants that at the time of the submission of the proposal the contractor has no other contractual relationships which would create any

actual or perceived conflict of interest. The contractor further agrees that during the term of the contract neither the contractor nor any of its employees shall

acquire any other contractual relationships which could create such a conflict.

IV. PREPARATION OF BIDS/PROPOSALS

1. Failure to carefully examine the RFP/RFQ and all terms and conditions related thereto will be at the Offeror’s risk.

2. Unless otherwise specifically stated in the RFP/RFQ, all specifications and requirements constitute minimum requirements. All bids must meet or exceed the

stated specifications and requirements.

3. Bids lacking any written indication of intent to offer an alternate brand or to take an exception shall be considered to be in full compliance with the specifications

and requirements of the RFP/RFQ.

4. All equipment and supplies offered must be new and of current production and available for marketing by the manufacturer unless the RFP/RFQ clearly

specifies that used, reconditioned, or remanufactured equipment and supplies may be offered.

5. Prices quoted by the offeror must remain valid for a minimum of ninety (90) days from the date of proposal opening. If the proposal is accepted, prices shall

remain firm for the specified period.

V. SUBMISSION OF BIDS/PROPOSALS

1. Bids must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the offeror’s organization and must contain all necessary information in the manner required by the

RFP/RFQ.

2. A bid may only be modified or withdrawn (1) by signed, written notice received by the Procurement Office prior to the Proposal Close Date and Time or (2)

in person by the offeror or its authorized representative, provided proper identification is presented before the Bid Close Date and Time. Telephone requests

to withdraw or modify a proposal will not be honored.

3. Bidders must, as a minimum, sign and return the RFP/RFQ cover page or, if applicable, the cover page of the last amendment thereto in order to constitute

acceptance by the offeror of all RFP/RFQ terms and conditions. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the proposal unless the offeror’s full compliance

with those documents is indicated elsewhere within the offeror’s response.

VI. QUOTATION/PROPOSAL OPENING

1. All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated. Prices will not be made available at that time and will not be made public until the evaluation is

complete and an award is made.

2. It is the offeror’s sole responsibility to ensure that the proposal is delivered to the Procurement Office by the Proposal Close Date and Time. If the Procurement

Office is officially closed on the Proposal Close Date, bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. the next official work day and will be opened at that time.

3. Bids which are not received by the Procurement Office prior to the Proposal Close Date and Time will be considered late, regardless of the degree of lateness

or the reason related thereto. Late bids will not be opened.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Solicitation Number	Posted Date	Return Date	Description	Buyer Name
8458-26	03-11-2026	03-26-2026	Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Fatigue Testing System

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Fatigue Testing System

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