Light Measurement Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by the bid deadline. The bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid. Late delivery of a bid for any reason shall disqualify the bid.

Payment terms are Net 30 after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. SOWELA adheres to net 30 payment terms.

The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by SOWELA and specified in the solicitation. Bidder guarantees that the products proposed and furnished will not infringe upon any valid patent or trademark.

SOWELA reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest. SOWELA reserves the right to award proposal on an individual item basis, a combination of items basis, or as a total package to one vendor, whichever is in the best interest of the college.

Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered in their bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the solicitation.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. SOWELA reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the vendor with costs in excess of the contract price.

Bidder inquiries must be received in the SOWELA office of purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids.

Failure to meet all the listed mandatory requirements will result in rejection of bid without further consideration. Late delivery of a bid for any reason shall disqualify the bid. Bids conditioned with shorter acceptance periods may be rejected.

The notice requests responses to be submitted as soon as possible, and preferably before the closing date and time of this notice, which is May 21, 2026.

This notice is a Sources Sought Notice only and not a request for quotation or proposal. No award will be made as a result of this notice.

In responding to this notice, please include details about what your company is capable of providing that meets or exceeds NIST's minimum requirements and its past experience. Also, indicate whether your company is a small business or other than small business.

Questions regarding this notice should be submitted so that they are received by 5:00 p. m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2026.

The bid notice states that responses should be submitted as soon as possible, and preferably before the closing date and time of this notice.

The bid notice requests information on manufacturer warranty, including details regarding nature and duration, if available, and descriptions of available extended warranty.

The bid notice states that to be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and active in SAM at the time of solicitation response.

The bid notice asks if the company would be interested in inspecting the intended installation site during the market research phase.

The deadline for providing information for this market research is not later than 5:00 p. m. eastern time on June 1, 2026.

Information provided must include documented support that all minimum salient characteristics are met, also identify manufacturer name, manufacturer part number, and country of origin.

The bid notice states that delivery is for free on 12. discount terms and delivery for free on 12. discount terms, with delivery expected within 60 days after receipt of order.