Raman Spectrometer

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 2026027058 for a "Raman Spectrometer." This solicitation, managed by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, seeks to award a single Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order based on the Lowest Price (Cost), Technically Acceptable Selection method. Proposals are due by January 2, 2026, at 5 PM Mountain Time, with technical questions accepted until December 15, 2025. The NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, aims to acquire a Raman Spectrometer meeting specific technical specifications. Offerors must submit an official quote, cover letter, completed representations and certifications, price justification, and proof of SAM registration. Special attention is required for international shipments and tariff cost itemization. The evaluation process involves initial technical review, price assessment, and selection, with preference given to domestic offers under the Buy American Act. Submissions must be electronic, and NREL reserves the right to decline payment for proposal preparation costs.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) seeks to acquire a high-resolution, confocal Raman microscope with specific technical capabilities to advance its energy systems research. This instrument is crucial for understanding the phase and molecular structure of catalysts, which is vital for developing improved catalytic materials. The required specifications include a fully integrated system with multiple gratings (600gr/mm, 1800gr/mm, 2400 gr/mm), a multichannel CCD detector, various objectives, dedicated software, UV (325nm) and visible green (532nm) lasers, XY area scanning, XZ depth profiling, a Class 1 safety enclosure, and a high-temperature reaction cell (up to 1000°C). The equipment must be NRTL certified, fit within a 53"w x 50"d x 19"h space, and be delivered within six months. Onsite installation, startup, and training at NREL are also required.

This document outlines the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) supplemental representations and certifications required from subcontractors and suppliers, in addition to their System for Award Management (SAM) registration. It details crucial information needed for NREL's reporting obligations under DOE contract DE-AC36-08GO28308, including offeror details, congressional district and county of performance, taxpayer identification, employment eligibility verification (E-Verify), and small business program representations. The supplement also covers Buy American Act certification, affirmative action compliance, veterans' employment reporting, payments to influence federal transactions, responsibility matters, prohibition on restricted business in Sudan, and export control classifications. Offerors must ensure their SAM data is current, accurate, and complete, and acknowledge that any changes to their representations must be reported to NREL. The document concludes with a certification section requiring an authorized signature, emphasizing the legal binding nature of the submitted information.