RFQ 462180.pdf

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Procurement & Property Management Division

Building 902B P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000 enagel@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

DATE: 29 April 2025

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER 462180

DESCRIPTION: Helium Buffer Tank

Issued By:

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC

Brookhaven National Laboratory

P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000

Contracts Specialist:

Name: Eric Nagel

Telephone No.: 631-344-4621

Email: enagel@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: 26 Weeks After Date of Contract

Questions Due Date: 16 May 2025; 5 PM

EST

Quote Due Date & Time: 30 May 2025; 5 PM

EST

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Payment Terms: Net 10 (small businesses)

*Brookhaven is a tax-exempt entity.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product. 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 a Helium

Buffer Tank as outlined in the Draft Contract (Enclosure A) and its attachments.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this

RFQ is 332420, Metal Tank Manufacturing. The stated size standard is 750

Employees. 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.

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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 Contract (Enclosure A) and its attachments

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:

1. Does the offeror have previous experience designing and fabricating horizontal storage tanks of comparable complexity with the horizontal storage tank identified in the SOW and Specification?

If yes, the offeror shall provide references for at least 2 successfully fabricated, tested and delivered horizontal storage tanks of comparable complexity for use with a helium cryogenic facility. The references shall include the name of the organization, contacts, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

2. Can the offeror fabricate and test the horizontal storage tank in accordance with BSA SOW and Specification?

If yes, the offeror shall provide a list of the equipment used to fabricate the horizontal storage tank, demonstrating the ability to achieve the requested specifications.

3. Can the offeror fabricate and test the horizontal storage tank in accordance with the schedule identified in the BSA SOW?

If yes, the offeror shall provide a detailed Gantt Chart/Schedule outlining the design, fabrication and testing schedule of the horizontal storage tank.

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 and qualifiers, as stated herein. Total price will be evaluated to determine the lowest price.

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

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 B), 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 B). Emails will be sent to 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

B) 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.

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.

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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 C.

• W-9 Form, Enclosure D.

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 Contract

B. AMS Form 043 Quotation Pricing Sheet

C. Vendor ACH Authorization Form

D. W-9 Form