B.1 Request for Quote.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ)

February 2025 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4

Procurement & Property Management Division

Building 101 P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000 Phone 631-344-2241 ykirkenda@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

07/09/2025

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER

DESCRIPTION: 462869

Issued By:

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC Brookhaven National Laboratory P.O. Box 5000 Upton, NY 11973-5000

Buyer/Contracts Specialist:

Name: Yanice Kirkendall Telephone No.: 631-344-2241 Email: ykirkenda@bnl.gov

Ship To Address:

Brookhaven National Laboratory Receiving: Bldg. 98 Rochester Street Upton, New York 11973-5000

Anticipated Freight Terms:

N/A

Anticipated Period of Performance/Delivery Date: 08/15/2025-08/14/2026

BSA is requesting four additional option years that are exercisable in one (1) year increments at the unilateral discretion of BSA. The options, if exercised, will be executed by written Change Order at unit pricing agreed to at time of award. If all option years are exercised, the period of performance will end 08/14/2030.

Questions Due Date: July 17th, 2025 Quote Due Date & Time:07/24/2025 5pm EST

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Payment Terms: Negotiable, Net15 or Net30

*Brookhaven is a tax-exempt entity.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for Custom Training Courses for the Data Science & Systems Integration Programs outlined in the Draft Purchase Order/Contract (Enclosure A).

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NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this RFQ is 611430 The stated size standard is $15,000,000. The stated size shall be the sole determining factor as to classification (small or large business) of an Offeror. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to affirm its Representations and Certifications and size status are accurate and up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.SAM.gov).

This procurement:

• Has been set aside for small businesses. By submitting a quotation, you are certifying that your firm is a small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror shall furnish all labor, services, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with the attached Draft Contract (Enclosure A).

2.1 QUALIFIERS

2.1.1 Offeror must successfully provide evidence of the following:

2.1.2 Experience teaching the noted tools for experimental science (e.g.

Bluesky, Ophyd, Databroker, etc.)

2.1.3 Design experience with tooling for experimental science (e.g., Bluesky, etc.)

2.1.4 Recognized, expert-level understanding and teaching experience with core technologies (including Python, NumPy/pandas, Matplotlib, etc.)

2.1.5 Strong understanding and teaching experience with supporting technologies (including Docker, Ansible, Shell scripting, JSON/REST, React, etc.)

2.1.6 Extensive experience delivering training to DOE Laboratory staff

2.1.7 Experience promoting self-learning through encouraging participant engagement in broader open-source scientific community efforts (e.g., conferences, meetup groups, etc.)

2.1.8 Experience working with DSSI staff at either DOE laboratory(s) or comparable facilities

2.1.9 Experience contributing to core technologies (e.g., Python, NumPy/pandas, Matplotlib, etc.)

3.0 BASIS OF AWARD

BSA will make award to the responsive and responsible Offeror who submits the lowest total price and who meets all of BSA’s technical requirements, as stated herein. Total price, including options, will be evaluated to determine the lowest price.

The resultant award shall be subject to the terms & conditions of Enclosure A.

An Offeror that takes exceptions to BSA terms & conditions or fails to provide all requirements of this RFQ may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

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4.0 FORMS OF QUOTATION AND MANNER OF SUBMISSION

A complete quotation, including the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C), must be received by BSA no later than the due date and time listed on page 1 of this RFQ. Any offer received after this time and date may not be considered. Quotations will be opened in private. Quotations, including their withdrawal or modification, received after the closing date shall be considered late. Such responses will only be considered for award if it is in BSA’s best interest to do so.

BSA will only accept email submissions of formal quotations:

• Email submissions must include the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet

(Enclosure C). Emails will be sent to Buyer/Contracts Specialist listed on page 1 of this RFQ with the BSA RFQ Number in the Subject Line.

All questions must be submitted via email. Replies to questions will be provided in writing and, if considered to be of general interest, will be transmitted to all other Offerors.

5.0 PRICING AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Pricing Quotation and Supporting Documentation:

The Offeror shall complete and return the Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C) attached to this document. Prices shall be all inclusive and quoted in U.S.

dollars, FOB, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, New York (freight included), including any import duties, customs, and associated costs, if applicable.

5.2 System For Award Management (SAM):

In order to support DOE reporting requirements, BSA requires all its vendors/contractors to be registered in the U.S. Government supplier database entitled System for Award Management (SAM) with their Unique Entity ID number (UEI #). Registration can be performed online at www.SAM.gov.

If not already registered, please register as soon as possible since failure to do so may preclude BSA from doing business with your organization. Please note that there is no charge for SAM registration. When registering, you are strongly urged to copy and paste www.SAM.gov onto your browser address rather than utilizing your search engine. Utilizing your search engine may redirect you to an erroneous site. You may obtain assistance in completing your registration by contacting the Federal Help Desk at 866-606-8220 or by contacting your local APEX Accelerator Representative (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which can be found at https://napex.us.

* Foreign vendors are not required to be registered in SAM but must fill out AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B).

5.3 Representations and Certifications:

AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) is only required for vendors that are not currently active and registered in SAM.gov. A current copy (less than 12 http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://napex.us/

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7.0 RESERVED

8.0 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS

The anticipated awarded contract/PO may be subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4157, Revision No. 28 dated 04/22/2025. The Occupation Codes and corresponding rates established under the Service Contract Act (SCA) shall apply for all positions proposed. However, Section 13(a)(l) of the FLSA provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees. Job titles do not determine exempt status. In order for an exemption to apply, an employee's specific job duties and salary must meet all the requirements of the Department's regulations. For additional information, visit the Wage and Hour Division Website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd and/or call the toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866- 4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243). When state law differs from the federal FLSA, an employer must comply with the standard most protective to employees. Links to your state labor department can be found at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices.

9.0 OTHER REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

The successful Offeror will be required to complete the following forms (if applicable):

• W-9 Form, Enclosure E.

10.0 CLOSURE

We trust that the information contained herein is sufficient to permit your company to prepare a complete and definitive quotation; however, should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Enclosures: A. Draft Purchase Order/Contract B. AMS Form 050 Reps and Certs C. AMS Form 043 Quotation Pricing Sheet D. Evidence of Qualifications (Qualifiers) E. W-9 Form F. Vendor ACH Authorization Form https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd http://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices http://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices

10.0 CLOSURE