PCR Tube Cooler and Master Mix
ID: PR397544Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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ENGINE SYSTEM COOLING COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVING (2935)
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a PCR Tube Cooler and Master Mix for research purposes. Specifically, the requirement includes four units of the Eppendorf PCR Tube Cooler (Part Number 22510541) and ten units of the PCR Master Mix SuperFi II Green (Part Number 12369010) from Thermofisher Scientific. These items are critical for biosciences research, facilitating efficient temperature control and reaction preparation in laboratory settings. Proposals are due by September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and interested vendors should direct inquiries to Procurement Officer Javonte Thomas at thomasjm2@ornl.gov. The procurement will follow a Firm Fixed Price model, with the award going to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.

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    The document "Attachment C- RFQ397544 Bill of Materials" is a bill of materials, likely part of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for federal, state, or local government procurement. It lists specific laboratory supplies: "EPPENDORF PCR TUBE COOLER PINK" (Part Number 22510541 from Eppendorf, quantity 4) and "PCR MASTER MIX SUPERFI II GREEN 100RXNS" (Part Number 12369010 from Thermofisher Scientific, quantity 10). The document includes fields for Vendor Name, Quote Number, Date, Country of Origin, Lead Time, Unit Price, and Total Price, though these are not populated. This bill of materials serves to detail the items and quantities required for a specific project or purchase, enabling vendors to provide accurate quotes in response to the RFQ.
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) PR397544, inviting proposals for supplies and/or services based on a Firm Fixed Price. The award will be granted to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Proposals are due by September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with an offer validity period of 120 days. No small business set-aside applies. Required documents include a firm fixed price quote with a proposed delivery schedule, completed Representations & Certifications, and a section for any exceptions to the terms and conditions. Key attachments include ORNL Terms and Conditions, Prime Contract Flowdowns, a Bill of Materials, and Representations & Certifications. Questions regarding the RFQ are due by September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and should be submitted to Procurement Officer Javonte Thomas via email.
    The document, titled "Prime Flow Downs," outlines the additional terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase orders under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 with UT-Battelle, LLC, managing Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These terms incorporate by reference various clauses, primarily from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), which flow down mandatory U.S. Government regulatory and customer obligations. The document specifies applicability thresholds for each clause, ranging from simplified acquisition thresholds to agreements exceeding millions of dollars, or those involving specific types of work such as construction, IT, research and development, or classified procurements. 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, and data rights, especially for Critical Materials Hub and ITER procurements. It also details compliance requirements for real estate, construction, and service procurements, as well as those involving hazardous materials, classified information, and foreign travel. The document also lists numerous DOE Orders and Manuals that contractors must comply with, covering areas like information technology management, cybersecurity, privacy, emergency management, safety, and security programs.
    This Abbreviated Representations and Certifications document, effective February 10, 2025, is a mandatory form for offerors supplying goods or services to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It requires businesses to certify their organizational type and various small business statuses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and HUBZone small business concerns. The document also includes certifications regarding export control, Buy American Act compliance for supplies over $10,000, and knowledge of child labor for listed end products. Crucially, it prohibits the use of certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services from specified foreign entities. Additionally, for services exceeding $10,000, offerors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Misrepresentation of information can lead to severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and debarment.
    The document outlines the Terms & Conditions for Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, specifically for UT-Battelle, LLC, acting under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It defines key terms and establishes rules for dispute resolution, emphasizing federal and Tennessee state law. The agreement details the order of precedence for contractual documents, acknowledges the entire agreement, and clarifies the Seller's lack of direct privity with the Government. Key provisions include warranties for goods and services, strict shipping terms requiring U.S. citizen delivery drivers for DOE sites, and electrical equipment requirements for nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) listing or evaluation. The document also covers payment procedures via Ariba Network, mandates compliance with all applicable laws, and addresses termination conditions for convenience or default. Further clauses detail excusable delays, restrictions on public release of information, facility access rules, change order processes, insurance and indemnity requirements, information technology security, gratuities, and the incorporation by reference of various FAR, DEAR, and Company clauses. Special conditions apply for services performed on DOE sites, those involving special items, visa denials, Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act applicability, commercial computer software, and prohibitions against automatic renewals. Additionally, it addresses compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export control regulations, and mandates an Employee Concerns Program/Differing Professional Opinions process for all employees.
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