RFP PR389449 UT-B ORNL Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components.pdf

Request for Proposal

Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components

Updated: 05/29/2025

Request for Proposal: RFP# PR389449 - Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components

To; Potential Offerors

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle for the US Department of Energy, is inviting you to submit a Firm Fixed Price proposal for the following item listed below. An award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

Summary of Work/Description of Items:

Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components as specified and in accordance with Attachment A - Technical Requirements - RFP PR389499.

Please provide a proposal that contains the following information:

Price: A firm fixed price proposal with cost breakdowns per technical elements identified in Attachment A.

Technical Proposal: The technical proposal should be specific, detailed, and complete to demonstrate clearly and fully that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the Buyer’s requirements. The technical proposal must enable the technical evaluators to make a thorough analysis and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the proposal meets the Buyer’s requirements. The proposal shall include descriptions sufficient to describe the Offeror’s technical approach. The technical proposal must be sufficient to show how the Offeror proposes to comply with the Buyer’s requirements and it must include a full explanation of the methods proposed. The Offeror shall include a glossary of acronyms and special terminology.

Schedule: Your proposed delivery schedule

Required Documents: Provide a completed and signed copy of the following attached documents:

- Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated (02/2025)

Exceptions: Any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions listed below. You are requested to explain the reason(s) for the non-compliance and identify any alternate solutions to achieve compliance. Any exceptions that are taken to the provisions of this solicitation will be considered in evaluating the Offeror’s proposal and may result in your offer being deemed non-responsive. The absence of a proposal section entitled “Exceptions/Non-Compliance” or a statement indicating “no exceptions are taken” implies complete and unequivocal acceptance of all requirements, terms, and conditions.

The following Terms, Conditions, or Special Provisions shall apply to any subcontract/purchase order as a result of this solicitation:

NAICS Code: CODE – 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard 1,000.

Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions – Fixed Price – BSD-CS-2150 (06/06/2025)

Prime Flowdowns: UT-Battelle Prime Supplemental Flowdown document additional terms and conditions for subcontracts/purchase order under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 (07/10/2025)

Special Provisions: Exhibit 3, Authorization and Consent (10/2020) https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Terms-Conditions-Fixed-Price-06.06.2025-1.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-07.10.2025.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-07.10.2025.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Exhibit-3-Authorization-and-Consent-BSC-CS-2008-10-16-2020.pdf

Request for Proposal

Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components

Updated: 05/29/2025

Important Dates:

Questions: Questions are due on 07/18/2025 at 5:00 PM EST. All questions shall be provided in writing via email to the Procurement Officer listed below.

Proposal Due Date: All proposals shall be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer listed below by 5:00 PM EST on 07/23/2025.

Thank you, Bill Mitchum Procurement Officer Neutron Sciences, Contracts Division Business Services Directorate

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Email: mitchumwc@ornl.gov