Request for Proposal PR408353 Continuous Wave Laser Welder Station
ID: PR408353Type: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

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MISCELLANEOUS WELDING EQUIPMENT (3438)
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    The Department of Energy, through UT-Battelle, LLC, is soliciting proposals for a Continuous Wave Laser Welder Station under Request for Proposal PR408353, with offers due by December 19, 2025. The procurement aims to acquire a single unit that meets specific technical specifications outlined in the attached documents, which include detailed requirements for the laser station's components and capabilities. This equipment is crucial for advanced welding applications at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, enhancing operational efficiency and precision in research and development projects. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Kevin Nelson at nelsonkr@ornl.gov or Terri Cleveland at clevelandtd@ornl.gov, and ensure compliance with all proposal requirements, including representations and certifications, as detailed in the solicitation documents.

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    The document outlines the 'Terms & Conditions – Fixed Price' for agreements involving the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and UT-Battelle, LLC, acting as the Company. It covers general provisions applicable to all transactions, including definitions, dispute resolution, payment, warranties, material requirements, transportation, and compliance with various laws such as export control and anti-corruption acts. Key aspects include detailed clauses on termination for default or convenience, excusable delays, and the handling of government property. Special sections address requirements when seller personnel work on a DOE site, including facilities access, badges, and strict environment, safety, and health protection protocols. Additional parts outline conditions for agreements exceeding specific monetary thresholds and those involving classified information or special nuclear material, emphasizing the importance of adherence to federal regulations like FAR and DEAR.
    This document, titled "Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document," 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 incorporates various mandatory US Government regulatory and customer obligations, flowing down from ORNL's contract with the Department of Energy (DOE). The document specifies numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses, along with specific DOE Orders and Manuals, which apply based on thresholds and the nature of the procurement (e.g., all subcontracts, those over certain monetary values, specific to small businesses, construction, IT, research, or those involving classified information or foreign travel). Key areas covered include business ethics, anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, small business utilization, equal opportunity, environmental considerations, data rights, and facility safety. The document emphasizes that the clauses apply as if incorporated in their entirety, with the document's versions taking precedence in case of conflict, and self-deleting if inapplicable.
    This document outlines the specifications for a Continuous Wave Laser Welder Station, including its main components: a laser station, a laser source, and a laser chiller. It details the capabilities of the welding station's travel axes (X, Y, Z, B, C) with their respective scales, feedback mechanisms, and dynamic capabilities. The laser station's features, such as collimation and lens focal lengths, a rotary axis, crossjet, and LLK fiber optic cable length, are specified. The laser source is a 2kW continuous wave type operating at 460V/60Hz. The chiller also operates at 460V/60Hz. Accessories include a rotary axis with chuck and swivel unit, a vision system, and Brightline Weld Technology. This document serves as a detailed technical description for procurement or proposal purposes within a government context, likely for an RFP.
    The “Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated” document (BSD-CS-2260, October 1, 2025) is a mandatory form for offerors seeking government contracts with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle, LLC. This document requires offerors to certify their business status, including organization type (e.g., individual, corporation, nonprofit), small business designations (e.g., small business, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) small disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUBZone), and compliance with various federal regulations. Key certifications cover export control (Trigger List, Military/Space, Dual Use Items), Buy American Act requirements for supplies exceeding $15,000, and a certification regarding child labor for listed end products. The document also includes prohibitions on using certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services from covered foreign countries, as outlined in FAR 52.204-25. Furthermore, it addresses potential conflicts of interest for services exceeding $15,000 and certifications regarding payments to influence federal transactions for offers exceeding $200,000. Offerors must register with SAM.gov and maintain their registration annually. Misrepresentation of status can lead to fines, imprisonment, administrative remedies, and ineligibility for federal programs, with a warning about criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 or civil liability under the False Claims Act.
    This document, "Representations and Certifications - International," is a crucial component for international offerors seeking subcontracts with the U.S. government. It outlines mandatory certifications and representations covering various federal regulations. Key areas include organizational type, anti-kickback policies, and adherence to the Buy American Act for offers exceeding $15,000. The document also addresses child labor (for offers over $15,000), export control for nuclear and military items, and certifications regarding payments to influence federal transactions (for offers over $200,000). Responsibility matters, such as debarment and delinquent federal taxes, are covered, along with compliance against trafficking in persons (for offers over $700,000). Additionally, it prohibits contracting with entities using certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services and requires a conflict of interest certification for services exceeding $15,000. The document ensures compliance with federal laws and ethical standards for international contractors.
    This government solicitation outlines general instructions for offerors, covering proposal preparation, explanations for prospective offerors, amendment acknowledgments, and policies for late submissions. It details payment via electronic transfer, prompt payment discounts, and procedures for protecting confidential offeror information and technical data. The document specifies conditions for subcontract awards, including the right to reject offers and the preference for initial, favorable proposals. It also addresses 'brand name or equal' product offerings, unbalanced pricing, site visit requirements, and pledges of assets for construction bonds. Crucially, it includes requirements for affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in construction, setting goals for minority and female participation in specific Tennessee counties. Finally, it outlines compliance with the Buy American Act for construction materials and adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for secondary work sites, including wage determination requests.
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. PR408353 for a Continuous Wave Laser Welder Station. This RFP, dated December 10, 2025, with offers due by December 19, 2025, seeks proposals for a fixed-price subcontract. The solicitation is competitive, intending a single award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Offerors must provide a technical proposal (not exceeding 25 pages) and a cost proposal, adhering to detailed requirements for labor, subcontractors, travel, materials, and other direct costs. Proposals must also address exceptions, assumptions, and supplementary requirements like representations and certifications, and for large businesses, a small business subcontracting plan. ORNL emphasizes affordability and the submission of comprehensive, technically sound proposals.
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