REQUST FOR PROPOSALS Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) Equipment System

This contract awards Austin Community College District a turnkey Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) plasma etcher system for its Advanced Manufacturing department at the Riverside Campus. The supplier must provide the equipment, deliver it to the specified campus location, install and demonstrate full functionality, and conduct on‑site training for faculty and staff, all under a one‑year warranty. The solicitation was open to competition, with a submission deadline of May 15 2025, and the contract is expected to be awarded to Samco, Inc. in early July, with performance beginning late July. The work includes freight, installation, training (minimum 16 hours), and a warranty that covers parts and labor. The agency also requires SLBE participation planning, comprehensive insurance coverage, and compliance with Texas government procurement regulations. • Equipment: One RIE plasma etcher meeting detailed technical specs (mass‑flow controllers, RF power, footprint, etc.). • Services: Delivery, installation, demonstration, 16 hours of on‑site training, and a one‑year warranty. • Procurement: Full‑open competition; award to Samco, Inc.; contract priced as a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed price.