RFQ-1000951
Gleeble Touch Control (GTC) Upgrade for MS&E Department
Issue Date: 2/23/2024
Questions Deadline: 3/5/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/8/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: John Michel
Address: Procurement Services
1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Phone: (515) 294-5320
Email: jmichel@iastate.edu
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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000951
Title:
Gleeble Touch Control (GTC) Upgrade for MS&E Department
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
2/23/2024
Question Deadline: 3/5/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/8/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified vendors to provide a Gleeble Touch Control (GTC) Upgrade on behalf of the
Materials Science and Engineering Department.
Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date of Friday , March
8, 2024 at 4:00 PM CT.
All questions must be submitted by using the "QUESTIONS" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU Federal Grant Terms.pdf
Download
Review the federal grant terms carefully.
ISU Equipment Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the equipment terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section
Insurance Language - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020.pdf
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Insurance Requirements - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020
Requested Attachments
Gleeble Touch Control (GTC) Upgrade
(Attachment required)
Attach itemized quotation for Complete System to include equipment, accessories, and freight that meets all
specifications listed under the Attributes tab.
Additional Documents
Use this for any additional literature, quotes for additional costs, etc.
Certificate of Insurance
(Attachment required)
This will be needed if your company will assist in the installation & training on equipment included in bid.
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Bid Attributes
1 Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:
Ability to meet required specifications
Ease of use/visual appeal
Ability to meet preferred specifications
Data Analytics offered
Availability of support
Quality of references and/or past experience
Total cost for Iowa State University
Exceptions taken to RFP Terms and conditions
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Intended Purpose or Application
The Materials Science & Engineering Department seeks a new control console for the Gleeble Thermomechanical
simulator. The objective of this RFP is to replace and modernize the Gleeble system to ensure that it runs well in the
long-term with the ability for technical support.
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Required Delivery Date of Equipment and Installation is April 1, 2024
Will contractor be able to meet this completion deadline?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
4 Supplier Comments
If answered "No" to the above, please provide lead time.
(Optional: Maximum 25 characters allowed)
5 Technical Specifications
Any specifications stated are only listed to establish a basis for the minimum performance characteristics of systems
offered in response to this request for proposal. The use of these specifications is not intended to restrict
competition. ISU reserves the right to accept systems with minor variances to the specifications listed, provided that
in the opinion of ISU, the product offering is suitable to ISU as research grade analytical equipment, when compared
to compliant offers received.
Respond to each section on how your offer meets/does not meet each specification.
6 Required Specifications
7 Interfaces with current Gleeble Thermomechanical system
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
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8 Supplier Comments
Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
9 Intuitive, simple controls
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
0 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Includes new desktop computer and software to run system
1
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
2 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Compatible with existing calibration equipment
3
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
4 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Compatible with existing quench systems
5
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
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1 Supplier Comments
6 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Works with existing electrical facilities
7
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
8 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Installation, Training, and Technical Support Available during and for a significant time after purchase.
9
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Supplier Comments
0 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements above
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
2 At least one year warranty with option to extend or service agreement after warranty expiration
1
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Supplier Comments
2 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
2 Preferred Specifications
3
2 Service existing mechanical system during upgrade/installation process
4
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
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