NEW Alcatel ACP15G (for Trace Corrosive Applications) Multi-Roots Compact Dry Roughing Pump with 1/4 inch G prt Gas Ballast, 8.2 CFM, DN25 Inlet, DN16 Exhaust

This Request for Quotation (RFQSS490056), issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on behalf of UT-Battelle LLC, seeks firm fixed-price proposals for a new Alcatel ACP15G multi-roots compact dry roughing pump, or an approved equal. The equipment is intended for trace corrosive applications and must feature a 1/4-inch G port gas ballast, 8.2 CFM capacity, DN25 inlet, and DN16 exhaust. Award selection will be determined by the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. Interested vendors must submit their quotation, completed representations and certifications (BSD-CS-2260), and any noted exceptions to the contract terms by August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Clarifying questions must be submitted to the ORNL Procurement Officer, Scott Scarbrough, by August 11, 2026. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 333914 and is not set aside for small businesses. The anticipated subcontract will incorporate standard ORNL terms and conditions, simplified acquisition threshold provisions, and UT-Battelle prime contract flowdown requirements. Offers must remain valid for 120 days.

This document outlines the standard Terms and Conditions for purchase orders of commercial products and services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), issued by UT-Battelle, LLC, the management contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Key provisions include establishing that Federal law governs disputes, defining the order of precedence for contract documents, and clarifying that the Seller has no direct privity with the Government. The document enforces strict quality standards, requiring all goods and services to meet specified warranties and electrical equipment to hold Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification. Notably, all physical onsite deliveries to DOE laboratories must be made by U.S. citizens. UT-Battelle retains the right to terminate agreements for convenience or default. Sellers must comply with all export control laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and safety regulations. Furthermore, Sellers must implement robust security controls—including NIST SP 800-171 compliance and FIPS 140-2 encryption—to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and they must maintain a minimum of $2,000,000 in cyber, general, and professional liability insurance. Finally, the agreement mandates annual employee notifications regarding the DOE Employee Concerns Program and incorporates federal clauses (FAR and DEAR) by reference.

This document establishes the Prime Supplemental Flowdowns (BSD-CS-2258, dated July 6, 2026) for subcontracts and purchase orders issued by UT-Battelle, LLC under its Department of Energy (DOE) Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 to manage and operate Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The file incorporates by reference mandatory federal regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses. These supplemental terms are categorized by applicability based on specific contract thresholds, procurement types, and scopes of work. Key categories include provisions for small businesses, cost-reimbursement, information technology, real estate, research and development, and construction and service procurements. It also outlines compliance requirements for proprietary data, classified environments, and onsite work. Additionally, the document lists specific mandatory DOE Orders, Manuals, and Standards that subcontractors must comply with, covering areas such as cybersecurity, physical protection, safety, nuclear materials management, and quality assurance. These flowdown requirements are self-deleting if they do not apply to the specific subcontract's performance, but otherwise take precedence in the event of a conflict.

This federal Bill of Materials (RFQSSPR490056) outlines procurement requirements for a compact dry roughing pump. The government is seeking to acquire two new Alcatel ACP15G multi-roots compact dry roughing pumps manufactured by Pfeiffer Vacuum, or an equivalent brand name product. Specifically designed for trace corrosive applications, the requested units must feature an 8.2 CFM capacity, a 1/4-inch G port gas ballast, a DN25 inlet, and a DN16 exhaust.

This document is an abbreviated Representations and Certifications form (Form BSD-CS-2260, dated March 9, 2026) required for subcontractors and suppliers bidding on projects for Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC. Funded by federal government resources, participating offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The form requires offerors to formally declare and certify compliance across several key federal procurement areas: - **Organization & Export Control:** Identification of business type, state of incorporation, and disclosure of any export-controlled nuclear (Trigger List), military/space, or dual-use items. - **Sourcing & Labor Standards:** Compliance with the Buy American Act (for supply contracts exceeding $15,000) and certification regarding the non-use of forced child labor. - **Security & Ethics:** Verification that no prohibited telecommunications or video surveillance equipment from specified Chinese entities is used, disclosure of potential organizational or personal conflicts of interest, and certification regarding lobbying payments (for proposals exceeding $200,000). - **Safety & Work Environment:** Commitment to participate in and notify employees of the Department of Energy’s Employee Concerns Program and Differing Professional Opinion process. - **Business Size:** Certification of business size and socioeconomic status (such as Small, Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, or HUBZone business) under NAICS Code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees). The document concludes with a mandatory attestation warning that misrepresentation may lead to criminal prosecution or civil liability.