RFQ 6-B175-Q-00131-00.pdf

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by UChicago Argonne, LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory, for the acquisition of a Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) system with installation and testing services. The RFQ, numbered 6-B175-Q-00131-00, was issued on January 20, 2026, with quotations due by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Inquiries must be directed to Jenna Doria at (630) 252-6988 or jdoria@anl.gov no later than January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. The procurement includes two line items: a Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) System (Model 1229004) and Installation and Testing services (Model 1213963), each with a quantity of one unit.

Offerors must provide firm fixed prices for two configurations: a base system without an ultra-fast beam blanker and a base system with an optional ultra-fast beam blanker. Quotations must exclude shipping and insurance charges, as Argonne National Laboratory is self-insured. The RFQ specifies F.O.B. Destination shipping terms with Net 30 day payment terms. Offerors must provide lead time, shipping origin details, country of origin documentation consistent with FAR 52.225-1 Buy American requirements (requiring U.S. components to exceed 65% of total component costs for 2024-2028 deliveries), and HTS codes if applicable. The solicitation references applicable documentation including Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Goods and Services (ANL-71-COM), a Statement of Work on SEM acquisition (dated 01/20/2026), Reps and Certs (ANL-70B), and Moderate Risk Work by Contractors supplemental conditions (ANL-366M). All resulting purchase orders will be exempt from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes and Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes.

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ANL-70 (February 22, 2013)

UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC

OPERATOR OF

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

BLDG. 201 OCF, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Lemont, IL 60439

(CONTRACT NO. DE-AC02-06CH11357)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

NOTICE:

1. The right is reserved to accept or reject quotations on each item separately unless your quotation states otherwise.

2. The right is reserved to accept minor deviations from specifications herein listed or referenced.

3. Firm prices are requested. If other than firm prices are quoted, conditions of escalation are to be stated.

4. If material is packaged in returnable containers the amount of deposit, if any, is to be stated together with instructions for returning.

5. Terms and Conditions referenced below will apply to any resulting Purchase Order.

Address Reply To: Jenna Doria

PHONE: (630)252-6988

Date 01/20/2026 Inquiry

No.

6-B175-Q-00131-00 Quotation must be received by: 01/30/2026

ITEM

NO.

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

Please furnish a firm fixed price quotation to supply the materials and/or services as indicated on page 2. Please exclude shipping insurance from your proposal, as ANL is self-insured, such charges are unallowable and will not be accepted.

All applicable documentation for this solicitation and all required submission information are identified on page 2.

Any inquiries are to be directed to Jenna Doria at (630) 252-6988 or jdoria@anl.gov no later than 01/26/2026, 12:00 PM CST

Please provide your response no later than 01/30/2026, 5:00 PM CST

Any resulting Purchase Order will be subject to the Argonne Terms and Conditions attached hereto and made part of hereof and will be exempt from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes and from

Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes.

We quote you F.O.B. Destination. Shipment can be made in days from receipt of order. Country of Origin:

Shipping Origin:

Cash Terms Net 30 days Will Ship Via* Date

*If Shipment will not be made via FedEX, UPS, or USPS, Please provide estimate of weight and volume

# cft

COMPLETE AND RETURN ONE COPY

PLEASE MARK “NO BID” IF YOU CANNOT QUOTE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

mailto:jdoria@anl.gov

ITEM NAME MODEL/PART

QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

PRICE

DESCRIPTION

0001 Field-Emission

Scanning

Electron

Microscope

(FE‑SEM)

System

1229004 1 Each Please see SOW for specifications

0002 Installation and

Testing

1213963 1 Each See SOW for further information

ITEM NAME MODEL/PART

QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

PRICE

DESCRIPTION

0001 Field-Emission

Scanning

Electron

Microscope

(FE‑SEM)

System, including

Option

1229004 1 Each Please see SOW for specifications

0002 Installation and

Testing

1213963 1 Each See SOW for further information

Applicable Documentation:

The following applicable documentation is attached hereto and made a part hereof:

1. Appendix A Argonne Terms and Conditions For Commercial Goods and Services, ANL-71-COM, dated 10/22/2025 (Review and Accept)

2. Appendix B Statement of Work, On the Acquisition of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with wavelength dispersive spectrometer (WDS), dated 01/20/2026 (Review)

3. Reps & Certs, ANL-70B, dated 01/13/2025 (Complete)

4. Moderate Risk Work by Contractors on the Argonne Site Supplemental Conditions, ANL-366M, dated 10/01/2024 (Review and Accept)

Contractor's work on the Argonne site is subject to compliance with the ES&H requirements identified in item 2 under Applicable Documentation. The contractor’s installation/service personnel are responsible for the removal and off-site disposal of any debris resulting in the performance of this work.

Offeror to Provide and Address the Following:

1. Signature on Page 1 of this document

2. Proposal - Vendor shall provide two (2) priced configurations:

1.Base System (no ultra-fast beam blanker) 2.Base System + Optional Ultra-Fast Beam Blanker (meeting the requirement above)

3. Lead Time

4. Shipping Origin

a. If shipping from outside the USA, please confirm Incoterms of DAP are accepted. Additionally, please provide the appropriate HTS Code associated with order

b. If shipping from within the USA, please confirm Incoterms FOB Destination are accepted and that the quoted price includes all costs associated with the order, and it will be the final price at invoicing.

5. Country of Origin – *See below for further definition of Country of Origin*

*Country of Origin should be consistent with FAR 52.225-1 for Buy American-Supplies: U.S. components must exceed 65% of total component costs for 2024-2028 deliveries. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic.

Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign.

All quotations shall be responsive to the terms and conditions made a part of this solicitation. Any exceptions taken shall be detailed and refer to specific Articles of the Applicable Documentation.

SOURCE TITLE AND DATE

ANL-70B Reps and Certs

Long

Reps and Certs Long Form ANL-70B (01/13/25)

Appendix A-71COM Appendix A Terms and Conditions for Commercia (10/22/25)

ANL-366M (on-site mod risk) Moderate Risk Work by Contractors on the Argo (10/01/24)

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