RFP PR488118 MCR 702e Space MultiDrive.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- PR488118
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Department of Energy
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the procurement of a rheometer system with supporting software and equipment. The solicitation PR488118 requests Firm Fixed Price proposals for an Anton Paar MCR 702e Space MultiDrive (Part Number 241357) with low profile modification, Anton Paar RheoCompass Professional Additional Device Driver software (Part Number 104909), and an Anton Paar Air Dryer IDG30 with Air Filter Unit (Part Number 257436), along with installation services. Brand name or equivalent products are acceptable. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.
Technical acceptability requirements include meeting the delivery deadline of December 31, 2026, and compliance with specified exceptions: the instrument must have a vertical distance of 150 mm or less between the bottom and measuring flange; compatibility with 48 mm and 49 mm Anton Paar Titanium Mooney-Ewart concentric cylinder measuring systems (ME48/Ti, ME49/Ti) or proposed replacement systems; and compatibility with Anton Paar RheoCompass software versions 1.32-1.37. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF containing firm fixed pricing, delivery schedule, completed Attachment A (Reps-and-Certs-Abbreviated-PR488118), any exceptions to terms and conditions, and descriptive literature demonstrating how offerings meet specifications. The proposal due date is 5:00 PM EDT on July 29, 2026, with submissions required via email to Procurement Officer Bill Mitchum at mitchumwc@ornl.gov. The NAICS Code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000 employee size standard.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PR488118 MCR 702e Space MultiDrive
Updated: 01/13/2026
BSD-CS-1085
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (the Company) is inviting you to submit a Firm Fixed Price proposal/quote for the following items and/or services listed below. An award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.
Summary of Work/Description of Items:
Anton Paar MCR 702e Space MultiDrive, Part Number 241357 with low profile modification, Brand Name or Equivalent.
Anton Paar Rheometer Software RheoCompass Professional Additional Device Driver Part Number 104909 Brand Name or Equivalent.
Anton Paar Air Dryer IDG30 (MCR XX2/XX3) with Air Filter Unit Part Number 257436 Brand Name or Equivalent Installation
Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability under each of the factors listed below. An offer that is evaluated as unacceptable under any factor will not be considered for award. In your proposal, please clearly document how your offer meets or exceeds the below listed acceptability factors. Note and explain any deviation from the specifications. Make specific written response to items that cannot be met as specified in the specifications.
Technical Acceptability Factors:
Provide the requested materials per specifications of Brand Name or Equivalent.
Proposal shall meet delivery date of December 31, 2026.
The following exceptions apply:
MCR 702e Space MultiDrive, with low profile or Brand Name Equivalent: Vertical distance between the bottom of the instrument and the measuring flange of 150 mm or less.
MCR 702e Space MultiDrive or Brand Name Equivalent must be compatible with 48 mm and 49 mm Anton Paar Titanium Mooney-Ewart concentric cylinder measuring systems (ME48/Ti, ME49/Ti), or propose inclusion of replacement measuring systems thereof.
MCR 702e Space MultiDrive or Brand Name Equivalent must be compatible with Anton Paar RheoCompass 1.32-
1.37 software.
Brand-name identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the characteristics and level of quality that satisfy Company requirements. On submissions of brand-name or equal items seller must indicate in its offer that the items:
o Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;
o Clearly identify the item by brand name, if any, and make or model number;
o Include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information reasonably available;
o Clearly describe any modifications that the seller plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements and mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.
Please provide a single PDF proposal that contains the following information:
Price: A firm fixed price proposal
Schedule: Delivery must be before 12/31/2026.
Required Documents: Provide a completed and signed copy of the following attached documents:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PR488118 MCR 702e Space MultiDrive
Updated: 01/13/2026
BSD-CS-1085
o Attachment A - Reps-and-Certs-Abbreviated-PR488118.
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: The NAICS Code for this transaction is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard 1,000 employees.
• Terms and Conditions: Attachment B - Terms and Conditions – Terms and Conditions – Commercial
Products and Services – BSD-CS-2146 (01/13/2026)
• Prime Flowdowns: Attachment C - UT-Battelle Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document: Additional
Terms and Conditions for Subcontracts/Purchase Orders Under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 (07/06/2026)
Important Dates:
Proposal Due Date: All proposals shall be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer listed below by 5:00 PM EDT on 07/29/2026.
Thank you, Bill Mitchum Procurement Officer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Business Services Directorate, Contracts Division Email: mitchumwc@ornl.gov Phone: Desk: (865) 341-2745 | Mobile: (865)-313-0985 https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Terms-Conditions-Commerical-Products-and-Services-BSD-CS-2146-01.13.2026.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Terms-Conditions-Commerical-Products-and-Services-BSD-CS-2146-01.13.2026.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-07.06.2026.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-07.06.2026.pdf https://contracts.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-07.06.2026.pdf
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