FT/IR-6700 FTIR SPECTROMETER or Domestic Equivalent

This document outlines the Terms & Conditions for Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for UT-Battelle, LLC, operating under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It defines key terms like Government, Company, and Seller, and establishes that Federal law, and then Tennessee state law, will govern dispute resolution. The agreement emphasizes an order of precedence for documents, requiring written acceptance by the Company's Procurement Officer for any modifications. It clarifies that the Seller has no direct privity with the Government, except for specific mandated communications. The document details warranty and inspection clauses for goods and services, mandates U.S. citizen delivery drivers for DOE laboratory sites, and requires electrical equipment to be listed or evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Payment procedures are outlined via the Ariba Network. Compliance with all applicable laws, including federal, state, and local, is a material requirement, with the Seller responsible for fines due to non-compliance. Termination clauses cover both convenience and default, with specific liabilities for the Seller in case of default. Excusable delays are defined, requiring prompt notification. Public release of information is restricted, prohibiting the Seller from using Company or ORNL names for endorsement without written consent. Access to DOE facilities requires compliance with security and safety rules. The Procurement Officer is the sole authority for issuing changes, and any cost or schedule adjustments must be claimed within 30 days. The document also covers insurance and indemnity, information technology security, gratuities, and incorporates various FAR, DEAR, and Company clauses by reference, including those for combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, employment eligibility, and the Buy American Act. Additional clauses apply to services performed on DOE sites, special items, visa denials, the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, commercial computer software, and foreign corrupt practices. Export control compliance is mandatory, and the document details Employee Concerns Programs (ECPs) and Differing Professional Opinions (DPOs) for both DOE and the Company, requiring the Seller to inform employees of their rights and the available reporting channels.

The document outlines mandatory flow-down terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase orders under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725, managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These terms incorporate U.S. Government regulatory and customer obligations from ORNL’s contract with the Department of Energy (DOE). The document specifies numerous FAR and DOE clauses applicable based on various thresholds and procurement types, including those for all subcontracts, non-commercial procurements, small businesses, cost-reimbursement contracts, information technology, real estate, research and development, construction, service, and classified procurements. Key areas covered include business ethics, anti-kickback procedures, small business utilization, equal opportunity, export control, intellectual property rights, and environmental, safety, and health standards. It also details specific requirements for data rights under the Critical Materials Hub FOA and mandates compliance with an extensive list of DOE Orders and Manuals concerning security, emergency management, information technology, and nuclear operations.

This Request for Quote (RFQ) details a bill of materials for an FT/IR-6X or FT/IR-8X spectrometer system. The core system includes a Mid-IR configuration with specific components like a KBr beamsplitter and high-intensity ceramic IR source, a sealed Michelson interferometer, and a spectral range of 7800-350cm-1 (optional up to 25,000-10 cm-1). Key features include 0.25 cm-1 resolution, a 47,000:1 SN ratio, permanently aligned corner-cube mirrors, and an advanced high-speed digital signal processor with Accutrac. The system also supports inert gas purge and IQX Accessory recognition for automatic parameter updates. Accompanying accessories include an ATR PRO ONE X Single reflection ATR accessory (Jasco INC 7196-J007AV), a PKS-D1 Diamond crystal (Jasco INC 7203-J003A), a Dell 24" Monitor (N/A), and a Dell OptiPlex 7020 Desktop PC (N/A) with specific hardware and software configurations, including Windows 11 Professional and a 3-year ProSupport service plan. The quote also covers installation and training by a factory-trained JASCO Service Engineer, essential for warranty purposes. The document outlines a comprehensive package for a high-performance spectrometer system and its supporting IT infrastructure.

The “Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated” document is a critical form for offerors seeking to contract with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, detailing various compliance requirements. It mandates registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and includes a stern warning against misrepresenting business status, particularly for small, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a) business development, woman-owned, and HUBZone small businesses, under penalty of fines, imprisonment, and debarment. The form requires offerors to certify their organizational type, small business status, and various socioeconomic classifications. Additionally, it addresses compliance with export controls for

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 408285, inviting Firm Fixed Price proposals for an FT/IR-6700 FTIR SPECTROMETER or a domestic equivalent. The solicitation, PR408285, has a NAICS Code of 334516 and is not a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST and must remain valid for 120 days. Offerors are required to submit a firm fixed price quote with a delivery schedule, completed Representations & Certifications (BSD-CS-2260), and any exceptions to the terms and conditions. Key attachments include ORNL Terms and Conditions, Prime Contract Flowdown Clauses, and a Bill of Materials. Questions regarding the RFP are due by September 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and all inquiries and proposals should be submitted via email to Landen Treadway, the ORNL Procurement Representative, at treadwayla@ornl.gov.