Custom Machining and Component Assembly

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is requesting bids for a contract to manufacture, modify, and assemble custom machined components based on university drawings for research and development projects.

University of Wisconsin–Madison > Purchasing Services Department


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2027-UWMSN-01450-RFB
Sep 29, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 21, 2026 02:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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eric.thompson@wisc.edu
+16082655984
Description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking multiple vendors to provide custom machined parts, modifications to existing parts, and component assemblies based on university-provided designs, diagrams, and drawings for research and development projects. The solicitation includes sample components such as aluminum drill assemblies, plates, tubes, flanges, mounts, base components, a core tray locator, and a relay mount rail. Vendors must be the original manufacturer of the parts covered by the contract and must provide detailed technical information, pricing, delivery times, shipping terms, warranty information, and return policies. The initial contract term is October 1, 2026, or the date of award, through September 30, 2029, with two additional one-year renewal terms. The University does not guarantee any specific purchase quantity or dollar amount and expects to award the contract to multiple vendors. Deliveries are FOB destination, and subcontracting or assignment requires prior written approval. The solicitation requires a completed Vendor Information Form, applicable certifications and acknowledgments, a technical proposal or sufficient quotation, and any required proprietary-information form; the response must be submitted electronically through the sourcing module.

Classification Codes
NAICS332710Machine Shops
PSCK034Modification of Equipment: Metalworking Machinery
Smart Codes
custom machined partsmetal part assemblyprecision drilling components
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026 02:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 29, 2026 07:00 PM-Close Date
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 240 093 742 775 482; Passcode: CC32WB9k
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Liability, Bodily Injury and Property Damage, Including Products Liability and Completed Operations — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability and Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
No
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