GMW Associates Inc - Fast Current Transformer and Sensor option or Domestic Equivalent
ID: RFQSSPR410177Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT (H135)
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    The Department of Energy, through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Fast Current Transformer and Sensor option, or a domestic equivalent, from GMW Associates Inc. This procurement aims to acquire one unit of the specified transformer and sensor, which are critical for precise current measurement in research applications, particularly in the field of high-energy physics. Proposals must be submitted by December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and should include a completed Bill of Materials, Representations and Certifications, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions outlined in the associated documents. Interested vendors can contact Scott Scarbrough at scarbroughws@ornl.gov for further inquiries.

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    Scott Scarbrough
    scarbroughws@ornl.gov
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    This document outlines the Terms & Conditions for Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold, effective October 1, 2025. It defines key terms such as Government (U.S. Department of Energy), Company (UT-Battelle, LLC), and Seller. The agreement specifies that disputes will be resolved under Federal law, or Tennessee law if no Federal law applies, with work continuing during resolution. It details an order of precedence for resolving inconsistencies within the Agreement. The document also covers critical areas such as warranties for goods and services, shipping requirements (U.S. citizen drivers for DOE sites), electrical equipment standards, payment procedures via Ariba Network, and mandatory compliance with all applicable laws. Furthermore, it addresses termination clauses for convenience or default, excusable delays, restrictions on public release of information, facility access rules, change order procedures, insurance and indemnity obligations, IT security, gratuities, and the incorporation of various FAR and DEAR provisions. It includes specific clauses for services performed on DOE sites, special items/services, visa denials, Walsh-Healey Act applicability, commercial computer software, foreign corrupt practices, export control, and employee concerns programs. A significant section is dedicated to the Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), outlining definitions, permitted use, security requirements, incident reporting, compliance, termination, audits, indemnification, and insurance for PII handling.
    The “Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document BSD-CS-2258” outlines additional terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase orders under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725, which governs the management and operation of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This document integrates mandatory US Government regulatory and customer obligations. It specifies numerous clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), along with DOE Orders and Manuals, that are applicable based on various thresholds and types of procurements, such as those for information technology, real estate, research and development, construction, services, and classified work. Key areas covered include restrictions on subcontractor sales, anti-kickback procedures, business ethics, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, small business utilization, equal opportunity, environmental compliance, patent and data rights, and security clearances. The document clarifies that in case of conflicts, its clauses take precedence. It also includes specific requirements for data protection under the Critical Materials Hub FOA, confidentiality of information, and adherence to various safety, security, and management programs.
    This document is a Bill of Materials for RFQSSPR410177, detailing four items from GMW Associates Inc. The main components include a FCT (Fast Current Transformer) with specific dimensions and UHV compatibility, a 1-turn calibration winding with a 50-ohm load and SMA connector (included with Item 1), a sensitivity option of 0.50 V/A, and a radiation-resistant sensor option. The document specifies that FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal shall apply, indicating that while these specific brand-name items are listed, equivalent products from other manufacturers may be considered. This Bill of Materials outlines the required components for a federal government procurement, likely for a technical or scientific application requiring precise current measurement and radiation resistance.
    The “Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated” document is a critical component of federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state and local RFPs, specifically for Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It mandates offerors to certify their business status, including organization type, small business designations (e.g., veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) business, women-owned, HUBZone small business), and compliance with various federal regulations. Key certifications cover export control for specific items (Trigger List, Military/Space, Dual Use), adherence to the Buy American Act, and absence of forced or indentured child labor in end products. The document also addresses the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services, conflict of interest disclosures for services exceeding $15,000, and certifications regarding payments to influence federal transactions above $200,000. Misrepresentation can lead to severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and debarment.
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has issued Request for Quotation RFQSSPR410177, seeking Firm Fixed Price proposals for a Fast Current Transformer and Sensor option. Proposals are due by December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a 120-day validity period. The solicitation is not a Small Business Set-Aside, falling under NAICS code 334519. Respondents must submit a quote based on Attachment C (Bill of Materials), completed Representations & Certifications (Attachment D), and any exceptions to the terms and conditions. Key attachments include ORNL Terms and Conditions (Attachment A) and Prime Contract Flowdowns (Attachment B). Proposers must also provide dimensions, weight, Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), and origin shipping address for the item. The award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.
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