EOI Ventilated Modular Wet Cleaning Bench
ID: EOICleaningBenchType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (H236)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c97cf3cdc70c4ea6af4c79e9ff360c63/view
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    The Department of Energy, through UT-Battelle, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Ventilated Modular Wet Cleaning Bench to be delivered to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as part of a DOE-funded research and development initiative. The procurement aims to acquire a single unit designed for safe cleaning processes using solvents and chemicals, featuring a modular design that includes a ventilated work enclosure, work surface, and base cabinets, while adhering to safety standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and OSHA. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued in Spring 2025, with a delivery timeline set for March 2026, and interested firms must submit their qualifications and capabilities by December 6, 2024, to Kevin Nelson at nelsonkr@ornl.gov or Terri Cleveland at clevelandtd@ornl.gov.

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    Kevin Nelson
    (865) 341-3520
    nelsonkr@ornl.gov
    Terri Cleveland
    (865) 574-1022
    clevelandtd@ornl.gov
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    Attachment A - EOI for Ventilated Modular Wet Cleaning Bench.pdf
    UT-Battelle is issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a Ventilated Modular Wet Cleaning Bench to be delivered to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in line with a DOE-funded research program. The upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated for Spring 2025, targeting a competitive fixed-price contract for a single unit with delivery expected by March 2026. The Bench will feature a modular design with components including a ventilated work enclosure, work surface, and base cabinets, aimed at facilitating safe cleaning processes using solvents and chemicals. Specifications highlight a focus on safety, including compliance with standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and OSHA. Interested firms must submit a narrative overview detailing their fabrication capabilities, relevant federal work experience, project examples, safety methodologies, and expected proposal development time, all due electronically by December 6, 2024. This EOI underlines UT-Battelle's intent to gather information for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
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