GRETA Shipping Insurance
ID: BZ-2025-06Type: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORBerkeley, CA, 94720, USA

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Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7fd91f10d5dd492aa6da1e9c3c313df3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), is soliciting quotes for shipping insurance for the Gamma Ray Energy Tracking Array (GRETA), a critical scientific instrument valued at approximately $23.7 million. The procurement aims to secure insurance coverage for the transport of GRETA from Berkeley, California, to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams in Michigan, ensuring protection against potential damage during transit in dedicated, temperature-controlled trucks. This opportunity underscores the importance of safeguarding valuable scientific equipment during transportation, reflecting LBNL's commitment to responsible and secure logistics under its contract with the Department of Energy. Interested offerors must submit their quotations, including a cover letter and certified representations, by March 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Brian Zatkow at bzatkow@lbl.gov or by phone at 510-495-2547.

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    Brian Zatkow
    (510) 495-2547
    bzatkow@lbl.gov
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    Rep Cert Form.docx
    The document outlines the Representations and Certifications required for contractors bidding on projects under the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's contract with the Department of Energy (LBNL Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231). It serves to ensure compliance with various federal regulations, including small business participation, affirmative action, veterans' employment reporting, and tax matters. Key components include: 1. Offeror Information: Collects basic details about the contractor. 2. Business Status Representations: Requires disclosures regarding the type of business (small, disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned). 3. Previous Contracts: Information on compliance with equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations. 4. Tax Matters: Certifications related to federal tax return filings and liabilities. 5. Compliance with the Buy American Act and export control classifications. 6. Certifications regarding the use of telecommunications equipment and services. The document is structured as a checklist of mandatory representations that must accompany proposals, facilitating the assessment of potential contractors in alignment with federal guidelines and ensuring responsible and ethical procurement processes in government contracting. It underscores the commitment to transparency and legislative compliance in federal contracting.
    RFQ BZ-2025-06.pdf
    The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. BZ-2025-06 for shipping insurance for the Gamma Ray Energy Tracking Array (GRETA), a highly valuable scientific instrument. The shipment, valued at approximately $23.7 million, will move GRETA from Berkeley, CA, to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams in Michigan. The RFQ seeks quotes for insurance policies to protect against potential damage during transport, which must be conducted in dedicated, temperature-controlled trucks. Interested offerors must submit their quotations by March 7, 2025, including a cover letter, certified representations, and a fixed price quote. The selection will prioritize the most technically acceptable offer with the lowest price, and all submissions will be evaluated based on compliance with requirements and offeror's capabilities. Furthermore, the solicitation is bound by federal laws, including the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits anticompetitive practices among bidders. This RFQ is part of LBNL’s commitment to the secure transport of essential scientific instruments under the prime contract with the Department of Energy.
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