Description
The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a vendor to supply a Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) that meets detailed performance, safety, and support specifications. The instrument must measure mechanical properties across a wide range of modulus, force, frequency, and temperature, include multiple deformation modes, and provide advanced software capabilities. The bid must be submitted in sealed form by the deadline, with a full service plan and warranty, and the vendor must offer post‑warranty technical support.
• Equipment: Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer with graphite air bearings, 0.1 nm resolution optical encoder, 25 mm travel, modulus 10³‑10¹² Pa, force 0.0001‑18 N, temperature range –100 °C to 600 °C.
• Functional modes: tension, compression, 3‑point bend, dual/single cantilever, shear sandwich, plus automated clamp calibration.
• Software: unlimited installations, historic data import, full touchscreen UI, remote/on‑site support.
• Warranty: 1‑year parts/labor, optional renewable annual service plan.
• Delivery: FOB destination, lead time to be quoted; must meet Mississippi procurement terms (net 45, 2 % 10‑day discount).
• Submission: One signed original, two copies, plus a virus‑free USB copy; sealed envelope received by 2:00 PM CDT, Oct 22 2026.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications; award will be made per university policies.