Request for Proposal PR418462 Solenoid Magnets - FY26

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The Request for Proposal (RFP) No. PR418462, issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, seeks proposals for Solenoid Magnets. The RFP, dated December 9, 2025, with proposals due by December 17, 2025, specifies a fixed-price subcontract for the supply of Solenoid Magnets based on Attachment C – Technical Specifications. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring offers to meet all technical specifications and delivery dates. Proposals must include a technical and cost proposal, detailing technical approach, methods, schedule, facilities, resources, and cost breakdowns for labor, subcontracts, travel, materials, equipment, and other direct costs. Offerors must also address any exceptions, non-compliance, conditions, and supplementary requirements such as representations and certifications, and small business subcontracting plans if applicable. The Procurement Officer, Kevin Nelson, is the sole point of contact for questions.