# Texas A&M SCIQuest #28-EQUI-ITB-1753

Texas A&M University compression testing system and accessories

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 28-EQUI-ITB-1753
**NAICS:** 333999, 423490

Texas A&M University is seeking a complete materials compression-testing system and related equipment, software, setup, and support for its College Station location.
- **Government buyer:** Texas A&M University; sub-agency and procurement office are not specified.
- **OEM:** **Test Resources** is the specified manufacturer. Equivalent equipment may be proposed with manufacturer, model, and detailed specifications for review.
- **Equipment and quantities:**
  - One 315-48 dual-column compression test machine, rated to 150 kN, with a 220 kN web-shear load cell and machine adapters; 208–230 V, three-phase power.
  - One additional 50 kN load cell with base, cable, and mounting adapters.
  - One Newton Universal Control Electronics Hardware package and one Newton Universal Test Software package for Materials Characterization; one TestVideo Software Module.
  - One G23-S-156-Af50/25 compression platen.
  - Two G90-50-30 screw vise grips, two J90BP210 serrated jaw sets, and two J90BP50.8x25.4 serrated jaw sets.
  - One GD6241 geotextile puncture fixture and one GD4833 geomembrane puncture fixture.
  - One each of adapters GA438-317-M16x2 and GA187-317-M-50.
- **Services and requirements:** Project management, system integration, pre-shipment checkout and calibration, an operations manual, remote commissioning and installation assistance with up to three hours of training, and ongoing technical support. The system must include at least a 12-month parts-and-labor warranty after delivery and acceptance; software and firmware updates are included at no charge.
- **Notable technical requirements:** The controls must provide closed-loop control and data acquisition up to 5,000 Hz, load and crosshead-position channels, and an operator pendant with emergency stop and jog/start/stop controls. Puncture fixtures must meet the specified ASTM D6241 configurations.
- **Delivery:** Shipping, customs duties, and fees must be included. International delivery is DDP to College Station; domestic delivery is FOB Destination, freight prepaid and allowed.

### Description

Texas A&M is soliciting bids for a compression testing equipment system and associated components, software, fixtures, adapters, and services. The listed items include a dual-column compression test machine, load cells, control hardware, test software, compression platens, tensile grips, and puncture fixtures. Project management, remote installation and support, technical support, a 12-month warranty, and shipping are also specified. Equivalent items may be considered if the bidder provides the manufacturer, model number, and detailed specifications; bids must be submitted through the online portal.

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