Request for Proposal PR418462 Solenoid Magnets - FY26
ID: PR418462Type: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5961)
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    The Department of Energy, through UT-Battelle, LLC, is soliciting proposals for the delivery of ten (10) Solenoid Stack Assemblies to support a funded project at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. The procurement aims to acquire these assemblies based on specified technical requirements and cost-effectiveness, with detailed specifications provided in the associated documents. The Solenoid Stack Assemblies are critical components for various applications within the laboratory's research initiatives. Proposals are due by December 17, 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries to the primary contact, Kevin Nelson, at nelsonkr@ornl.gov or by phone at 865-341-3520.

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    This government file, BSD-CS-2150, outlines the comprehensive Terms & Conditions for Fixed Price agreements, applicable to various federal government transactions. It covers a wide range of critical aspects, starting with definitions, dispute resolution, and order of precedence for contractual documents. Key areas include payment and administration, acceptance of terms, communication protocols with the government, and warranty provisions for services and supplies. The document also details policies on assignments, material requirements, transportation, title and risk of loss, compliance with laws, fines, and termination clauses for both default and convenience. Further sections address excusable delays, bankruptcy, incorporation by reference of federal regulations, changes, suspension of work, public information release, government property, and seller responsibilities. Specific requirements for shipping, environmental, safety, health protection, electrical equipment, export control, gratuities, foreign corrupt practices, and false labeling are also covered. The file mandates an Employee Concerns Program and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for all transactions. Additional parts outline conditions for seller personnel working on DOE sites, including facilities access, badges, and enhanced ES&H protection, as well as provisions for agreements involving classified information or exceeding specific financial thresholds. This document is crucial for ensuring compliance and clarity in government contracting.
    This document, "Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document BSD-CS-2258," outlines additional terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase orders under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 with UT-Battelle, LLC, managing Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It integrates mandatory U.S. Government regulatory and customer obligations into subcontracts. The document details numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Energy (DOE) orders, specifying applicability based on procurement thresholds (e.g., Simplified Acquisition Threshold, $200,000, $7.5 million) and the nature of the procurement (e.g., all subcontracts, non-commercial, small business, cost-reimbursement, IT, real estate, R&D, construction, services, classified, nuclear materials, international travel). Key areas covered include restrictions on subcontractor sales, anti-kickback procedures, business ethics, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, small business utilization, equal opportunity, environmental compliance, data rights, and security. The document emphasizes that in case of conflict, its clauses take precedence, and inapplicable clauses are self-deleting. It also defines key terms for its application.
    The “Representations and Certifications - International” document (BSD-CS-2123, October 1, 2025) outlines crucial compliance requirements for international offerors seeking federal subcontracts, particularly when performance is outside the U.S. Key provisions address organizational structure, anti-kickback policies, and the “Buy American” act for offers exceeding $15,000. It mandates certification regarding knowledge of child labor for supplies over $15,000 and comprehensive export control declarations for Trigger List, Military/Space, and Dual Use Items. Offerors must also certify on payments influencing federal transactions (for offers over $200,000) and responsibility matters, including debarment and delinquent taxes. Additional requirements cover combating human trafficking for certain offers over $700,000, prohibitions on specific telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from covered foreign countries, and conflict of interest certifications for services over $15,000. This document ensures international offerors adhere to U.S. federal regulations and ethical standards.
    This document outlines general solicitation instructions for government contracts, covering offer preparation, submission, and evaluation. Key instructions include detailed offer content, acknowledgment of amendments, and the company's discretion in considering late submissions. It addresses payment via electronic funds transfer and the evaluation of prompt payment discounts. Critical sections detail the treatment of offer information, requiring specific legends for restricted data, and the government's rights to technical data in successful proposals. The document also covers contract award criteria,
    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.
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