Specialized Vessel Fabrication
What this bid is
The Texas A&M University System, through its Bush Combat Development Complex, is asking for sealed bids to fabricate components for the second phase expansion of the Ballistic Aero-Optics and Materials range at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas.
The package covers a laser firing vessel and its connection, test section assemblies, an impact tank, range pipes, expansion joints, a monorail system, and related parts. The notice says these pieces will be fitted to the existing range and other phase two systems. Work is filed under steel fabrication, alloy pipe, and custom equipment fabrication, and the notice points to a separate specifications document.
Bids are due 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Responses are submitted through the SciQuest portal linked in the notice. Questions go to Jeff Zimmermann at soprocurement@tamus.edu or (979) 458-6410. The agency decides who is awarded the work.
Who should bid
Glazing & Windows, Welding & Metal Fab contractors - the work is Statewide - TX.
Deadline
3 November 2026, 2:00 PM CST (7 days remaining - last confirmed 27 Oct)
How to submit
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As the agency published it
The Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC) is soliciting competitive bids for the fabrication of components associated with the Ballistic Aero-Optics and Materials (BAM) Range Phase II expansion project located on the Texas A&M RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas. This bid package includes fabrication of the Laser Firing Vessel (LFV), LFV Connection, test section assemblies, Impact Tank, range pipes, expansion joints, monorail system, and associated components required for the BAM Range Phase II expansion. These components will be integrated with the existing BAM Range and other Phase II systems to form the completed BAM Range. Refer to the Specialized Vessel Fabrication Specifications.
Posted to the Electronic State Business Daily by Texas A&M University System (Texas SmartBuy member 710).
Status: Posted.
Posting requirement: 14+ Days for Entire Solicitation Package.
Class/item codes: 57068-Steel, Fabricated: Beams, Gabions, Gratings, Walkways, Window Bars, And Custom; 65804-Pipe, Alloy Steel, Chrome, Chrome; 91130-C.I.P., Fabrication of Equipment.
Contact: Jeff Zimmermann, soprocurement@tamus.edu, (979) 458-6410
Submit responses at: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU&tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingOpenForBid&tmstmp=1697746263732
Attachments:
Full notice: https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/TAMUS-ITB-27-0550
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Add all to calendar| Event | Date and time | |
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| Bid deadline7 days remaining - last confirmed 27 Oct | 3 November 2026, 2:00 PM CST check | 7 days |
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Collected from Texas ESBD (TxSmartBuy), first seen 21 October 2026, last confirmed 27 October 2026.
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About Texas A&M University System
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