Interferometric Displacement Measuring System

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UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory, issued Request for Quotation 6-B185-Q-00276-00 for various interferometric displacement measuring system components. The request, dated May 19, 2026, requires a firm fixed-price quotation to be received by May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM CST. The required items include an interferometric displacement measuring system, fiber optic cables of different lengths, a vacuum feedthrough for IMS, and a mounting adapter. Offerors must provide the country of origin for quoted items, a fully executed copy of ANL-70A Reps & Certs, and a fully executed RFQ document including estimated lead time and import costs. Shipping insurance should be excluded as ANL is self-insured. All resulting Purchase Orders will be subject to Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (ANL-71-COM dated October 22, 2025) and will be exempt from certain Illinois and Manufacturers/Retailers Excise Taxes. Inquiries are directed to Laura Sanchez at (630) 252-1621 or sanchezl@anl.gov.

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