Opportunity
Utah Valley University Sciquest #NOI-2027-1209
Procurement of Gunt Instructional Thermal Lab Equipment for Utah Valley University Mechanical Engineering Labs
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
NOI-2027-1209
NAICS
423490, 423830
Utah Valley University is seeking to procure a third set of Gunt Instructional Thermal Lab Equipment for its mechanical engineering instructional labs. - Government Buyer: - Utah Valley University Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Gunt (German manufacturer of lab equipment) - Instructional Engineering Systems LLC (sole authorized US distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - Gunt Instructional Thermal Lab Equipment - Third set of lab units - Quantity: 1 set - Matches two previously purchased sets - No specific part number provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to maintain compatibility and consistency with existing Gunt equipment - Equipment expected to last at least 10 years - Enables three student groups to work simultaneously in lab classes - Responses must demonstrate capability to meet or exceed requirements for potential competitive procurement
Description
This Notice of Intent (NOI) is for the procurement of Gunt Instructional Thermal Lab Equipment for mechanical engineering lab classes. The university intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Instructional Engineering Systems LLC, the sole authorized US distributor of Gunt equipment. The procurement aims to acquire a third set of the same equipment previously purchased to maintain consistency and allow three student groups to work simultaneously. Responses to this NOI will be considered only for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and must include clear documentation to contest the sole source justification.