RFPSSPR371744.pdf

Request for Proposal: RFPSSPR371744 - RFP Description: Mössbauer Source – or Domestic Equivalent

Potential Offeror, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) 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.

Solicitation Number: RFPSSPR371744 Questions Due By: 05/21/2025 at 2:00PM EST Offers Due By: 05/27/2025 at 2:00PM EST Offer Validity Period: 120 days NAICS Code: 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting

Services – $19,000,000 Subcontract Type Anticipated: Firm Fixed Price Small Business Set-Aside: No Description of Supplies/Services Sought: Mossbauer Source or Domestic Equivalent Anticipated Subcontract Period of Performance:

To Be Determined

ORNL Procurement Representative: Scott Scarbrough / scarbroughws@ornl.gov

Summary of Work/Description of Items:

Mossbauer Source, seen in the below table and identified in the document titled “Bill of Materials for RFPSSPR371744” in accordance with Attachment C.

Item Manufacturer Quantity Part Number Description

1 RITvERC 1 MSn9.213 MSn9.213, Sn-119 RITVERC

Mössbauer Source (Capsule Type 1) - 10 mCi (Calcium Stannate Matrix)

Please provide the following documents in response to this proposal:

Quote: A firm fixed price quote with your proposed delivery schedule.

Representations & Certifications: Provide a completed and signed copy of the following attached documents:

- Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated 02/10/2025)

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 RFP Attachments and Special Provisions shall apply to any subcontract/purchase order as a result of this solicitation:

LIST OF RFP ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No.

Description Document Title (Date/Revision)

Attachment A ORNL Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions – Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold – BSD-CS-2154 (10/26/2023)

Attachment B Prime Contract Flowdowns Prime Flowdown Clauses- (BSD-CS-2258, dated 11- 25-2024)

Attachment C Bill of Materials Bill of Materials for RFPSSPR371744 Attachment D Representations and

Certifications Representations & Certifications – Abbreviated (BSD- CS-2260, dated 02/10/2025)

Special Provisions:

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal shall apply

Commercial Items Meeting Catalog Description With this order, written documentation shall be provided verifying that the products ordered by the Company based on the stated catalog specifications have been supplied. An example of acceptable documentation is a completed listing of the products shipped with the associated catalog numbers.

Documentation for Commercial Items for Radiological Application The products included in this order will be used in a DOE radiological application. With this order, written documentation shall be provided verifying that the products ordered by the Company based on the stated catalog specifications have been supplied. An example of acceptable documentation is a completed listing of the products shipped with the associated catalog numbers.

Packaging and Transportation Safety This clause applies if the performance of this Agreement requires the design, fabrication, procurement, use, or maintenance of hazardous materials packaging.

(a) Seller shall comply with DOE O 460.1D and 460.2B to the extent applicable to the work to be performed by Seller under this Agreement.

(b) When the Seller is participating in the design, fabrication, procurement, use, or maintenance of hazardous materials packaging, the Seller shall have a Quality Assurance (QA) program that complies with DOE O 414.1D, Quality Assurance.

(c) When the Seller is participating in the design, fabrication, procurement, use, or maintenance of Type B or fissile packaging, Seller shall comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of 10 CFR, Part 71, Subpart H. Seller must have a QA program compliant to 10 CFR Part 71 and approved by the DOE Headquarters Certifying Official (HCO) or the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Certifying Official (CO) prior to performing work.

(d) (i) Seller shall obtain and maintain a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) from the HCO, NNSA CO or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for each radioactive material Type B or fissile packaging to be used in the performance of this Agreement and register in writing with the HCO, NNSA CO or the NRC, as appropriate prior to use; (ii) Seller shall meet the conditions specified in the CoC for each Type B or fissile material packaging; and (iii) Seller shall provide to Company a copy of the approval certificate for each Type B or fissile packaging prior to first use of such packaging under this Agreement, and thereafter upon request.

(e) (i) The Seller must include in shipping papers a 24-hour emergency response phone number as required by 49 CFR 172.604. The Seller must perform periodic tests/drills to ensure that the 24-hour emergency response system is operable. (ii) If the Seller uses a third-party provider for its 24-hour emergency number, the Seller must perform periodic tests/drills to ensure that the agency’s/organization’s system is operable. The Seller must ensure that the agency/organization can provide comprehensive information about specific shipments or ensure access to personnel that can provide the information.

(f) The Seller must perform a self-assessment of transportation and packaging operations at least every 3 years to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Orders, etc.

(g) Seller shall flow down the requirements of this Packaging and Transportation clause to its lower-tier subcontractors.

Important Dates:

Questions: Questions are due on 05/21/2025 by 2:00 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 2:00 PM EST on 05/27/2025.

Thank you, Scott Scarbrough Procurement Officer Commercial Support, Contracts Division Business Services Directorate

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