# University of Wisconsin SCIQuest #2027-UWMSN-01529-RFB

UW–Madison seeks components for a lead-lithium experimental MHD loop

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-UWMSN-01529-RFB
**NAICS:** 332410

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a one-time purchase of specialized components for a lead-lithium experimental MHD loop.
- **Buyer:** University of Wisconsin–Madison Purchasing Services, for the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics; buyer contact: Eric Thompson.
- **Requested components:** One lot comprising an ingot crucible, horizontal dump tank, counterflow tube-in-annulus heat exchanger, and vertical expansion tank. Individual quantities and part numbers are not specified; detailed requirements are in the referenced technical specifications.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment OEMs or suppliers are named. JAGGAER is identified as the supplier portal provider, not as an equipment supplier.
- **Notable requirements:** Bidders must be the original manufacturer or an authorized distributor/dealer with service and repair capabilities, and provide a technical proposal and completed specifications checklist. Responses must address warranty and service, installation, maintenance location and response time, country of origin, shipping point, importer of record, import fees, and applicable U.S. NRTL certifications.
- **Pricing and delivery:** Include shipping/delivery and itemize pricing with and without applicable tariffs, duties, and import fees. Identify delivery terms and importer of record; bids are evaluated on total delivery cost.
- **Services:** No separate service line items are listed.

### Description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting bids for major components for the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics department's lead-lithium experimental MHD loop. The procurement is for four components: an ingot crucible, a horizontal dump tank, a counterflow tube-in-annulus heat exchanger, and a vertical expansion tank. Bids must include shipping or delivery costs, and applicable tariffs, duties, and import fees must be identified. Responses are submitted electronically through the ShopUW+ Sourcing Module.

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