RFQ496886.pdf

Hello, Potential Offeror, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is inviting you to submit a Firm Fixed Price 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: 496886 Offers Due By: 8/28/2026 at 5:00PM EST Offer Validity Period: 60 days NAICS Code: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing

Electricity and Electrical Signals – 750 Employees Subcontract Type Anticipated: Firm Fixed Price Small Business Set-Aside: No Description of Supplies/Services Sought: Keysight E4991B Impedance Analyzer

ORNL Procurement Representative: Daniel DeFord (deforddd@ornl.gov)

Summary of Work/Description of Items:

See Attachment C- RFQ496886 Bill of Materials

Please provide the following documents in response to this proposal:

Quote: A firm fixed price quote with your proposed delivery schedule. (Delivery by 9/24/2026 preferred)

- Any tariffs shall be expressly stated and priced separately on the quote.

- FOB and Shipping Terms- FOB Destination for domestic shipments. The preferred terms for international shipments are Delivered at Place (DAP). Do not insure shipments.

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

- Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated 03/09/2026)

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:

RFP ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Description Document Title (Date/Revision)

Attachment A ORNL Terms and Conditions Terms & Conditions- Purchase Order Commercial Product and Services Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (BSD-CS-2154, dated 01/13/2026)

Attachment B Prime Contract Flowdowns Prime Flowdown Clauses- (BSD-CS-2258, dated 07/ 06/2026)

Attachment C Bill of Materials RFQ496886- Bill of Materials

Attachment D Representations and Certifications

Representations & Certifications – Abbreviated (BSD- CS-2260, dated 03/09/2026)

Special Provisions:

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal shall apply

Calibration Certification The Seller shall submit with each instrument/system a certification that the instrument/system has been calibrated and is ready for use. The certification shall contain, as a minimum, the identification of (1) the instrument/system,

(2) the calibration procedure used, and (3) the standards and/or equipment utilized for the calibration (traceability to the SI, ILAC MRA accreditation process, dates of test, and identity of items tested will satisfy this last requirement). Detailed support data shall remain on file by the Seller as required by the contract. Certification shall be signed by an authorized Seller representative.

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.

Operating/ Maintenance Manual Documents shall be submitted that contain the operational procedures, instructions, maintenance, spare parts list, and handling precautions.

Software Quality Assurance The following shall be provided by the supplier (within the performance period of the contract):

1. Supplier shall provide formal on-site, off-site, or on-line training for users, if requested.

2. Supplier shall provide a process to notify users of defects, new releases, or issues that impact the operation of the software. Supplier shall also provide a process to allow users to report defects and request assistance in operating the software. Supplier shall provide feedback on problem resolution for reported defects.

3. Supplier shall label new releases and upgrades of the software to allow unique identification of changes by revision.

4. Supplier shall provide assurance of the software quality by allowing an external assessment of their SQA program or providing evidence of the software quality via (a) self-declaration that the software meets the intended quality, (b) third-party certification, or (c) acceptance based on key characteristics (e.g., large user base)

Important Dates:

Questions: Questions are due on 08/24/2026 by 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 08/28/2026.

Thank you, Daniel DeFord Procurement Officer Commercial Support, Contracts Division Business Services Directorate

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