BEryllium/Conflat Brazement
ID: SLAC_351731_ConflatFlangeBerylliumType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE ContractorMenlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

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Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (331410)

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)
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    The Department of Energy, through the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is soliciting bids for the procurement of Beryllium/Conflat Brazement, specifically requiring six units of a 4.62" Conflat Flange with a 0.010" thick Beryllium Window of a 2.69" aperture. This procurement is critical for the laboratory's operations, emphasizing the need for high-purity Beryllium with stringent specifications regarding elemental composition to ensure compliance with operational standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotations, including pricing and lead times, by COB November 26, 2024, to Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu, and are reminded that the Buy American Act Certification applies to this contract, along with the requirement for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, vendors can contact Katherine Jill A. Coh at kcoh@slac.stanford.edu or by phone at 650-926-2770.

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    The "Buy America Act Certification" document outlines the necessary certifications for bidders in federal supply chain management regarding the use of U.S. domestic products. It establishes a framework for bidders to confirm whether each end product is a U.S. domestic commercial product. If products do not qualify, the document requires bidders to disclose excluded end products, certify that the majority are sourced domestically, and provide an estimate of foreign content in the procurement. The certification aims to ensure compliance with the Buy American Act by promoting U.S. manufacturing and minimizing foreign components in products or services procured under federal contracts. The vendor’s signature affirms that the representations made are integral to their quote. This process is critical in the context of government RFPs, as it fosters transparency and adherence to domestic sourcing requirements while supporting local economies.
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    The document outlines the Representations and Certifications Supplement required by Stanford University for the Prime Contract DE-AC02-76SF00515 with the Department of Energy regarding the management of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. It specifies essential business information that potential offerors must provide, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Duns and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Offerors must affirm compliance with System for Award Management (SAM) requirements, E-Verify for worker eligibility, and disclose any conflicts of interest involving current or former Stanford employees. Additionally, it mandates that offerors report environmental compliance regarding toxic chemical releases if proposals exceed $100,000 and prohibits any kickbacks in relation to the proposal. The document outlines export control regulations concerning nuclear and defense articles, requiring detailed information if relevant items are involved. An authorized signature is needed to confirm the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided, which remains valid for one year, emphasizing transparency and legal compliance within federal grant and procurement processes. This document underscores the accountability and certification expected from contractors working with government entities.
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