This government file, BSD-CS-2150 (October 1, 2025), outlines the fixed-price terms and conditions for agreements between UT-Battelle, LLC (Company), acting on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (Government), and a Seller. It covers dispute resolution, payment, warranties, assignments, material requirements, transportation, and title. Key sections include compliance with laws, termination for default or convenience, excusable delays, bankruptcy, and incorporation of federal acquisition regulations. The document also details Seller responsibilities, inspection, and acceptance procedures. Specific conditions apply when Seller personnel work on DOE sites, addressing facility access, badges, and rigorous environment, safety, and health protection, including worker safety, integrated safety management, exposure monitoring, and reporting. The file emphasizes compliance with export control, anti-corruption, and PII protection, with strict guidelines for data handling, security, and breach reporting. Additional sections cover agreements exceeding specific financial thresholds or involving classified information.

The document, "Prime Flow Downs BSD-CS-2258," outlines mandatory supplemental 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 incorporates various federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy (DOE) directives, categorizing them by applicability to different procurement types and thresholds. Key areas covered include restrictions on subcontractor sales, anti-kickback procedures, business ethics, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on certain telecommunications and surveillance equipment, small business utilization, equal opportunity, environmental standards, and intellectual property rights. Specific clauses address information technology, real estate, research and development, helium, onsite work, international transactions, classified procurements, and those involving hazardous materials or nuclear facilities. The document emphasizes compliance with export control laws, patent and copyright infringement notices, and detailed record-keeping. In case of conflicts, the clauses within this document take precedence, and inapplicable clauses are considered self-deleting. It also includes a comprehensive list of required DOE Orders and Manuals, detailing compliance obligations across various operational and management functions for contractors and subcontractors.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) system to expand its additive manufacturing capabilities, as detailed in this Statement of Work. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including a Ytterbium Fiber Laser Beam with variable power up to 700 W and a beam diameter of 400 µm or less. It requires a build volume no larger than 150 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm, an inert environment with less than 50 ppm O2, and a pump-down time of under 30 minutes. The system needs to handle five or more independent powder feeders with control software for multi-material mixing. Physical constraints include a footprint under 1.5 m x 1.5 m and a weight under 500 kg, operating on 220 V single-phase power. The seller is responsible for delivery within five months, installation, site acceptance testing, providing electrical documentation, on-site training, and offering a service contract option.

The "Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated" document is a critical component for offerors seeking to contract with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, outlining mandatory declarations for government funding. It requires offerors to certify their organizational type and various small business statuses (e.g., small, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) business developmental/small, disadvantaged, woman-owned, and HUBZone). Additionally, the document covers crucial compliance areas such as export control for Trigger List, Military/Space, and Dual Use Items, adherence to the Buy American Act, and certifications regarding child labor for listed end products. It also addresses the prohibition of certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services, mandates conflict of interest disclosures for services exceeding $15,000, and requires certification and disclosure regarding payments to influence federal transactions for offers over $200,000. The document emphasizes the legal ramifications for misrepresentation, including fines, imprisonment, and debarment.

This document, "EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT – MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT – CERTIFICATION," outlines the conditions under which an offeror may be exempt from the Service Contract Act (SCA) for equipment maintenance, calibration, or repair services. To qualify, offerors must certify that the equipment is regularly used for non-government purposes and sold to the public, services are priced based on established catalog or market rates, and employee compensation plans match those for commercial customers. If certified, the SCA clauses may not be included in the agreement; if not, specific SCA clauses will also be excluded, and the offeror must notify the Subcontract Administrator if a wage determination was not attached. Failure to certify or notify may result in no award being made to the offeror.

The document "REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED COMPUTER SOFTWARE" (Ref: FAR 52.227-15) outlines requirements for data delivery in subcontracts, specifically addressing limited rights data and restricted computer software. It details that while the Company may require data, the Seller can withhold limited rights data or restricted computer software and instead deliver form, fit, and function (FFF) data. The solicitation also provides options for the Company to order additional data, inspect data at the Seller's facility, or request delivery of limited rights data or restricted computer software marked with appropriate notices. Offerors must declare whether their proposed data includes limited rights data or restricted computer software, and if so, whether it will be delivered or if FFF data will be provided instead. The document clarifies that the offeror's identification of data status is not final until a subcontract is awarded.

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This document is a fixed-price subcontract from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, for a Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition System. It outlines the terms, conditions, and deliverables, emphasizing worker safety and health requirements, particularly the submission of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to work. The subcontract details payment terms, including milestone payments upon system delivery, acceptance, and successful installation. It specifies the performance location as ORNL Manufacturing Demonstration Facility in Knoxville, TN, and includes critical contact information for both the company and the seller. The document also incorporates various general and special provisions, standard government forms, and other documents by reference, stressing compliance with federal regulations and the need for written authorization for any subcontract changes.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) / UT-Battelle is soliciting Firm Fixed Price proposals for a Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition System (Solicitation Number: 422294). The award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Proposals are due by October 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with questions due by October 27, 2025. The anticipated subcontract period of performance is six months. Offerors must provide a detailed firm fixed price proposal including breakdowns for labor, material, ODCs, delivery, installation, training, and software. Required documents include completed certifications and a pricing worksheet. Documentation supporting fair and reasonable pricing is also necessary. Offerors must clearly state any exceptions to the terms and conditions. The RFP includes various attachments and special provisions, accessible online. Daria Wang (wangDS@ornl.gov) is the ORNL Procurement Representative.