Opportunity
University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270002-01
Vacuum Drying Oven System for Battery Electrode Manufacturing – University of South Carolina
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
270002-01
NAICS
333415
The University of South Carolina is seeking proposals for a turnkey vacuum drying oven system to support battery electrode manufacturing at its Columbia campus. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina, Molinari College of Engineering and Computing - OEMs and Vendors Referenced: - Siemens (PLC, HMI, networking components) - Festo, SMC, Aventics (pneumatic components referenced as acceptable brands) - Products/Services Requested: - Vacuum drying oven system for battery electrodes - Must accommodate at least 2 coated electrode rolls and 6 sister coils - Minimum internal dimensions: 550 x 950 x 650 mm - Corrosion and solvent resistance (NMP) - Integrated vacuum pump, heater, and circulating fan for forced air/nitrogen heating - Solvent recovery unit with minimum 95% NMP recovery - Full batch traceability and OPC UA digital process monitoring - Siemens S7-1500 PLC or compatible, WinCC Unified HMI, Siemens SCALANCE networking - UL certification for all electrical components - Factory and site acceptance testing, with technical availability >=90% - Delivery, installation, commissioning, and training at the University - Technical support and spare parts availability within 24 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must achieve target vacuum of 1 mbar and ultimate vacuum below 0.5 mbar - All documentation and training must be provided in English - Remote maintenance and data integration required - Compliance with US and South Carolina safety standards - Risk assessment and comprehensive documentation required - Full digital integration via OPC UA and compatibility with Siemens automation platforms
Description
The University of South Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a one-time purchase of a set of vacuum dryers to remove solvent from electrodes for battery manufacturing. The procurement is for a sealed event with no allowance for multiple offers. The system must meet specific technical and operational requirements as detailed in the solicitation documents. The deadline for submission is August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.