937B Controllers - T3E, T3D, D1, D2

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is soliciting firm fixed-price proposals for 35 units of 937B Controllers (T3E, T3D, D1, D2) within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category. The Request for Proposal (RFQ364039) seeks components manufactured by MKS Instruments Inc, with a focus on specialized laboratory instrument controllers. Potential offerors must submit comprehensive proposals including a firm fixed-price quote, delivery schedule, and completed representations and certifications by April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal methodology, with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal provisions applying to the solicitation. Vendors must submit any clarification questions by April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and provide documentation addressing all terms and conditions.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business type and is open to all businesses. The contract will be performed at Oak Ridge, TN 37830, with the specific subcontract period of performance yet to be determined. While the current Bill of Materials lists the units with placeholder $0.00 pricing, the total contract value remains undefined. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with comprehensive requirements including export controls, small business classifications, and conflict of interest provisions. The proposal will have a 120-day offer validity period, and successful offerors must adhere to extensive federal acquisition regulations and Department of Energy subcontractor flowdown clauses covering areas such as cybersecurity, labor standards, and intellectual property requirements.