Request For Quote (RFQ).pdf

AMS-Template-003 Combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ)

February 2025 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4

Procurement & Property Management Division

P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000 Phone 631-344-6261 iorlando@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

DATE: 6/9/26

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER 479908

DESCRIPTION: Karcher vacuum pack and accessories Issued By:

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

Buyer:

Name: ILDIKO Orlando Telephone No.:631-344-6261 Email: iorlando@bnl.gov

Ship To Address:

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

Anticipated Freight Terms:

FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid

Anticipated Delivery Date: TBD

Questions Due Date: 6/15/26 4PM Quote Due Date & Time: 6/16/26 5 PM

Contract Type: Firm Fix Price Payment Terms: Net 30

*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 Skidmore Vacuum Pump outlined in the Draft Purchase Order (Enclosure A).

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this RFQ is 449210. The stated size standard is $35M. 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: Is being solicited for full and open competition.

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror shall furnish all labor, services, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with the attached Draft Purchase Order (PO) (Enclosure A). No equivalent will be accepted.

CAUTION TO OFFERORS: BSA is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not furnished with the offer. Accordingly, the Offeror must furnish as part of the offer all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Company to (i) determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirements of the solicitation, and (ii) establish exactly what the Company would be binding itself to purchase by making an offer.

2.1 QUALIFIERS

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 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.

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 1. Quotation Pricing Sheet

(Enclosure C) and 2. Vendor’s detailed quote.

Emails will be sent to Buyer 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:

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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 months prior to the date of solicitation) of Supplier Specific Representations & Certifications AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) must be on file with BSA’s Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division before a purchase order/contract can be placed. The attached AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) has been included for informational purposes. At the time of award, the successful Offeror will be asked to complete AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) if it is not already on file.

6.0 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE

This requirement is subject to FAR Part 25, Buy American Act. The Contractor shall provide if the proposed item(s) are or are not domestic end products as defined at FAR 25.003, Definitions. If foreign end products are proposed, the Offeror shall provide the country of manufacture.

7.0 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN:

All Offerors certifying that they are other than a “small business or foreign business” and that they expect to submit an offer that will exceed $750,000 must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for BSA’s approval prior to contract award. Reference shall be made to FAR 52.219-9 before completing this subcontracting plan. Firms certifying that they are small or foreign businesses need not complete the plan.

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The following BSA Small Business goals are provided as an example for this procurement. Any exceptions to this requirement shall be noted accordingly.

Small Business ................................................................................. 50% Small Disadvantaged Business .......................................................... 5% Women-Owned Business ................................................................... 5% Hub Zone ............................................................................................ 3% Veteran-Owned Business ................................................................... 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business ........................................3%

Note: If the Offeror can certify that the there are no subcontracting opportunities in the work to be performed under this contract, they will need to fill out AMS Form- 001, entitled “Subcontracting Plan Waiver,” instead of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

8.0 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS: Not applicable.

The anticipated awarded contract/PO will be subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. XXXX-XXX, Revision No. XX dated XX/XX/XXX. 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):

• Vendor ACH Authorization Form, Enclosure D.

• W-9 Form, Enclosure E.

• W-8 Form, Enclosure F, will need to be completed in lieu of the W-9

Form if Vendor is foreign.

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. Attachments:

Do not send w/bid A. Draft Purchase Order/Contract Do not send w/ bid B. AMS Form 050 Reps and Certs Send with bid C. AMS Form 043 Quotation Pricing Sheet Do not send w/ bid D. Vendor ACH Authorization Form Do not send w/ bid E. W-9 Form (Domestic Vendors) Do not send w/ bid F. W-8 Form (Foreign Vendors) 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