Lab Equipment - Oretc DETECTIVE -X
ID: JG-2025-03Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORBerkeley, CA, 94720, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Energy, specifically the Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking quotations for the procurement of two units of the DETECTIVE-X, a portable high-efficiency gamma-ray identifier designed for enhanced capability and lightweight use. This procurement emphasizes the need for a firm fixed pricing structure and compliance with sustainability initiatives, including the use of environmentally responsible products and adherence to California's environmental regulations. The DETECTIVE-X will play a crucial role in analytical laboratory applications, particularly in gamma-ray identification, and must be delivered by June 30, 2025. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Jane Graves at JEGraves@lbl.gov or call 630-301-0510 for further details regarding the submission process and requirements.

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Mar 31, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the University of California Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. It emphasizes the requirements for small business designation based on NAICS codes, the necessity of firm fixed pricing, and export control classification for supplies over $150,000. The RFQ specifies a need for a portable high-efficiency gamma-ray identifier by June 30, 2025, highlighting sustainability-related requirements aligned with LBNL’s Sustainable Acquisition Program. Suppliers are obligated to comply with various environmental initiatives including recycled content, biobased, and energy-efficient products, as well as report on compliance. The document underscores the importance of sustainability, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance for vendors, particularly concerning California's environmental regulations. Additionally, it mandates submission formats and key contacts for quotation submissions, ensuring a structured procurement process aimed at accommodating government requirements for environmentally responsible practices.
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