Aixtron III-V MOCVD System Upgrade

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is soliciting bids to upgrade its Electrical and Computer Engineering department’s Aixtron III‑V metal‑organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system. The upgrade must encompass hardware and software enhancements, delivery, installation, on‑site training, and full documentation, and may include optional future upgrades such as the exhaust system. Bidders must be the original manufacturer or an authorized distributor with service‑and‑repair capabilities, and must submit a complete technical proposal, warranty details, and service response information through the ShopUW+ Sourcing Module. The bid opening is on 9 Oct 2026, with a submission deadline of 19 Oct 2026 2 PM CT; a public virtual bid opening will occur at 3 PM CT on the same day. Payments will be made on net‑30 terms after acceptance. • Required upgrades: control software, mass‑flow controllers, data‑logging, safety interlocks, and related hardware. • Vendor must provide delivery FOB Destination – Installed, on‑site training, warranty (minimum one year), and documentation. • Submission via electronic ShopUW+ portal; all questions must be entered through the Sourcing Module before the Q&A cutoff (date not specified). • Public bid opening (virtual) at 3 PM CT on 19 Oct 2026; only names and prices will be announced.