This document outlines the Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders of Commercial Items & Services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for UT-Battelle, LLC (Company) and its Sellers. Key provisions include definitions, dispute resolution under Federal and Tennessee law, and an order of precedence for agreement documents. It clarifies that Sellers have no direct privity with the Government and restricts communication with government customers. The document details warranty and inspection terms for goods and services, emphasizing defect-free delivery and professional performance. Specific requirements cover U.S. citizen delivery drivers for DOE sites, NRTL listing for electrical equipment, and payment via the Ariba Network. Compliance with all applicable laws is mandatory, with the Seller liable for non-compliance fines. Termination clauses allow for convenience or default, and excusable delays are defined. Restrictions are placed on public information releases, and access to DOE facilities requires compliance with site rules. Changes to the Purchase Order must be written and approved by the Procurement Officer. Insurance and indemnity requirements, IT security standards (NIST SP 800-171), and anti-gratuity clauses are included. The document incorporates various FAR and DEAR provisions by reference, alongside specific clauses for services performed on DOE sites, special items, visa denials, and the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. It also addresses commercial computer software, prohibits automatic renewals, mandates compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and export controls, and establishes Employee Concerns and Differing Professional Opinions programs. Finally, it outlines stringent requirements for the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including permitted use, security safeguards, incident reporting, compliance, termination, audits, indemnification, and insurance.

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This Bill of Materials (RFQ437498) outlines the necessary equipment and software for an ESR/EPR Spectrometer System, likely in response to a government Request for Quotation (RFQ). The primary item is a Bruker Magnettech ESR5000 Benchtop ESR/EPR Spectrometer Standard System, accompanied by essential accessories such as sample tubes, collet sets, and a capillary and sealing set. The order also includes a Dell All-In-One Desktop PC with specified minimum requirements to support the system's operation. Additional components from Bruker Corporation are listed, including various holders, dewars, sample tubes, an automated goniometer, and specialized software like SpinCount and SpinFit for data analysis. The RFQ also covers remote installation and training services, as well as shipping, handling, and insurance. The document provides details on part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, and specifies

This Abbreviated Representations and Certifications document, effective December 22, 2025, is a mandatory form for offerors seeking to work with Oak Ridge National Laboratory using government funds. It requires offerors to register and maintain their SAM (System for Award Management) registration annually. The document covers various certifications, including the offeror's organizational type and small business statuses (e.g., veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) business, woman-owned, HUBZone). It also includes certifications regarding export control for Trigger List, Military/Space, and Dual Use Items, and compliance with the Buy American Act. Additionally, offerors must certify their knowledge of child labor for listed end products, adherence to prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment (specifically from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, or Dahua), and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Finally, the form requires certification of compliance with the Employee Concerns Program and Differing Professional Opinion process. Misrepresentation of information can lead to severe penalties.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has issued Solicitation Number RFQ437498, inviting Firm Fixed Price proposals for a Magnettech ESR5000 Benchtop ESR/EPR Spectrometer or an equivalent. The award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The NAICS code is 334516, and there is no small business set-aside. Proposals are due by January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Required submission documents include a firm fixed price quote with a delivery schedule, completed and signed Abbreviated Representations and Certifications, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions. The solicitation includes attachments for ORNL Terms and Conditions, Prime Contract Flowdowns, a Bill of Materials, and Representations and Certifications. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies. Landen Treadway is the ORNL Procurement Representative.