Robotic Arm and Accessories

UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory, issued Request for Quotation 6-B139-Q-00072-00 for the fabrication, testing, and delivery of a Robotic Arm and Accessories. The request, dated November 17, 2025, requires a firm fixed-price proposal in U.S. dollars, FOB Destination Lemont, Illinois. Quotations must be received by November 21, 2025, and include the completed and signed Argonne Representations and Certifications (ANL-70B) booklet. The Robotic Arm must have a maximum payload of 11.1 kg, 1101 mm reach, 6 axes, ± 0.02 mm repeatability, and IP65/IP67 protection. Required accessories include a Cable Set with internal energy supply and valves, and a Manipulator. Applicable documentation includes Appendix “A” Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (ANL-71-COM, February 13, 2023) and Evaluation Pre-Award Information (ANL-70B, January 13, 2025). Any resulting Purchase Order will be governed by Argonne Terms and Conditions and will be exempt from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes and Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes. Offerors are requested to state lead times and cash terms (Net 30 days).

This document outlines the Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Goods and Services, providing a comprehensive framework for contractors working with Argonne National Laboratory. It details various clauses covering assignment, audits, changes, employee conduct, cybersecurity, disputes, environmental protection, excusable delays, inspection, integration, site access, limitation of liability, non-waiver of defaults, order of precedence, packaging, payments, public release of information, state and local taxes, survival, suspect counterfeit parts, and termination for cause or convenience. Key aspects include strict adherence to security and ethical standards, compliance with federal and DOE regulations, and specific protocols for IT acquisitions and data handling. The document also incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) clauses by reference, specifying their applicability based on contract value, duration, and scope of work.

The Argonne National Laboratory's ANL-70B "Representation and Certifications (Long Version)" document outlines mandatory pre-award information and certifications for entities responding to solicitations. It requires offerors to provide general company information, including legal name, UEI, addresses, and primary contacts. The document details various certifications, such as business organization type (e.g., small business classifications), NAICS codes, and adherence to Laboratory terms and conditions. Key sections address compliance with FAR clauses related to covered telecommunications equipment, personal conflicts of interest, limited rights data, patent terms, and service contract labor standards for offers exceeding certain monetary thresholds. It also includes certifications for affirmative action, equal opportunity, Buy American Act, reporting executive compensation, debarment, child labor, lobbying payments, veteran employment, independent price determination, and contingent fees. For offers over $2,000,000, Cost Accounting Standards notices and certifications are required, with provisions for various exemption types. The document emphasizes legal compliance and transparency, requiring an authorized official to certify the accuracy of all representations.