ANL-70 Request for Quotation (008).doc

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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by Argonne National Laboratory (operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC) for specialized nano-positioning equipment. The solicitation seeks procurement of 3 arQtika-Ti Nano-Positioners, associated electronics (Motion Control Box and Sensor Control Box), mounting accessories, heat link components, and various cryogenic/UHV-compatible cabling solutions. The total package includes 10 line items covering hardware and shipping, with a submission deadline of May 15, 2025 at 11:30pm CST.

The RFQ is part of a Department of Energy Office of Science contract (Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357) and requires vendors to comply with specific requirements, including providing country of origin information consistent with Buy American regulations (U.S. components must exceed 65% of total component costs). Vendors must submit a complete response package, including signed forms, representations and certifications, and detailed pricing. The solicitation emphasizes firm fixed pricing, with payment terms of net 30 days and shipping F.O.B. Destination. Interested vendors are instructed to direct inquiries to Annette Wegrzyn at awegrzyn@anl.gov.

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ANL-70 (February 22, 2013)

UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC

OPERATOR OF

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

BLDG. 201 OCF, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Lemont, IL 60439

(CONTRACT NO. DE-AC02-06CH11357)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

NOTICE:

1. The right is reserved to accept or reject quotations on each item separately unless your quotation states otherwise.

2. The right is reserved to accept minor deviations from specifications herein listed or referenced.

3. Firm prices are requested. If other than firm prices are quoted, conditions of escalation are to be stated.

4. If material is packaged in returnable containers the amount of deposit, if any, is to be stated together with instructions for returning.

5. Terms and Conditions referenced below will apply to any resulting Purchase Order.

Address Reply To:
Annette Wegrzyn
PHONE:
(630)252-2794
Date
05/15/2025
Inquiry No.
5-B193-Q-00497-00
Quotation must be received by:
05/15/2025
ITEM NO.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL

Please provide your best and final firm fixed price quote in USD for the materials/services listed on pages 2-3. Relevant documentation is also on these pages.

Any inquiries are to be directed to Annette Wegrzyn at awegrzyn@anl.gov. Please provide your response no later than 11:30pm CST on 5/15/2025.

Any resulting Purchase Order will be subject to the Argonne Terms and Conditions attached hereto and made part of hereof and will be exempt from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes and from Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes.

We quote you F.O.B. Destination. Shipment can be made in days from receipt of order.

Cash Terms
Net 30 days
Will Ship Via*

Date

*If Shipment will not be made via FedEX, UPS, or USPS, Please provide estimate of weight and volume _________________________________________ cft

COMPLETE AND RETURN ONE COPY

PLEASE MARK “NO BID” IF YOU CANNOT QUOTE

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

ITEM
NAME
MODEL/PART#
QTY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
EXTENDED PRICE
DESCRIPTION
0001
Nano-Positioners
arQtika - Ti
3
Each

One directional cryogenic linear nanopositioner with cryo-walker technology including capacitive position sensor. Material: Ti

0002
Electronics
MCX4
1
Each

Motion Control Box. Open loop motion control up to 4 arQtika cryogenic nanopositioners.

0003
Electronics
SCX1
1
Each

Sensor Control Box, Capacitance bridge for capacitive position sensor read out for Closed Loop Operation.

0004
Accessories
arQtika-LB
1
Each

L-Bracket for vertical mounting of arQtika on another arQtika

0005
Accessories
arQtika-HL-L
1
Each

Gold-plated copper braided heat link welded to L-Shaped top plate and large bottom plate for the best thermal coupling.

0006
Cabling Solution
DCA-1
3
Each

Ambient Driving Cable. High voltage DC cable set to connect arQtika to MCX-4 outside cryostat for testing.

0007
Cabling Solution
SC-1
3
Each

Shielded Cable Set to connect arQtika to SCX-1 for testing outside the cryostat.

0008
Cabling Solution
SH-3
1
Each

UHV/CRYO compatible, 50 Ohm coaxial, in-situ extension cable & hub for SENSOR signals between cryostat end-connector and multiple arQtika.

0009
Cabling Solution
DMA-3
1
Each

Ambient connection multicable for DRIVING signals between MCX-4 motion controller and cryostat with multiple arQtika inside.

0010
Cabling Solution
DMC-3
1
Each

UHV/CRYO compatible, in-situ connection multicable for DRIVING signals between cryostat end-connector and multiple arQtika inside cryostat.

0012
Shipping
Shipping
1
Each

Shipping and administration costs including insurance

Applicable Documentation:

The following applicable documentation is attached hereto and made a part hereof:

1. Appendix "A" Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services, ANL-71-COM, dated 02/13/2023 (Review)

1. Reps & Certs, ANL-70A, dated 01/13/2025 (Complete)

Offerors to provide ALL the following to support their price:

A. Country of Origin*:

B. Ship Cost:

C. Lead Time (at the latest):

D. Signed page 1 of this form

E. Proposal & pricing entered on line item boxes on page 2 of this form

F. Completed Reps and Certs ANL-70A form

*Note: Country of Origin should be consistent with FAR 52.225-1 for Buy American-Supplies: U.S. components must exceed 65% of total component costs for 2024-2028 deliveries. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign.

Quote shall be responsive to the terms and conditions made a part of this solicitation. Any exceptions taken shall be detailed and refer to specific Articles of the Applicable Documentation.

Inapplicable clauses are self-deleting.

SOURCE
TITLE AND DATE
Appendix A-71COM
Appendix A Terms and Conditions for Commercia (02/13/23)

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