Substrate
ID: SLAC_360393_SubstrateType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE ContractorMenlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)
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    The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of specialized substrates and coatings, specifically a highly dispersive mirror (Design HD2522-01) in a quantity of 16. The required materials include Corning 7980 OC substrates with precise dimensions and surface quality, along with specific coating characteristics to meet stringent technical criteria. This procurement is critical for advancing research and development in general science and technology, with the contract expected to be awarded based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Method. Interested vendors must submit their best and final offers, including pricing and lead times, by October 17, 2025, to Jhamie Serena at Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu, and must comply with the Buy American Act certification requirements for awards exceeding $10,000.

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    The “Buy America Act Certification” document is a critical component for federal, state, and local RFPs, ensuring compliance with domestic sourcing requirements. Bidders must certify whether their end products qualify as U.S. domestic commercial products. If not, they must detail excluded products per FAR Part 25.104 and certify that other components are domestic, disclosing any foreign content by percentage and country of origin. This certification, signed by the offeror, integrates these representations into their quotation, underscoring a commitment to the Buy American Act and transparent supply chain practices in government procurement.
    The document outlines the general terms and conditions for fixed-price commercial supplies and services, effective August 2023, for subcontracts with the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University (Buyer) acting through SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. It defines key terms like Buyer, Seller, Commercial Product/Service, and Procurement Specialist. The scope is limited to fixed-price commercial acquisitions, with a clear order of precedence for subcontract documents. Key provisions cover seller acceptance, service quality and coordination, key personnel responsibilities, title and risk transfer, packaging instructions, and approval of technical data. Detailed clauses address invoicing, payments, taxes, inspection, acceptance, quality of items (including counterfeit parts), warranties, limitation of liability, indemnity, confidentiality, and material breach. The document also includes stipulations on assignment, independent contractor status, permits, applicable laws, dispute resolution, export control, and excusable delays. Additionally, it incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses by reference, with applicability thresholds based on subcontract value and specific conditions.
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