AZtec EDS & EBSD for IT-710

The Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory, seeks a firm fixed price quote for an AZtec EDS & EBSD analytical system for IT-710 microscopy, with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST and questions due August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. This is not a small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The solicitation requests the same or domestic equivalent of a 51N1318 AZtecLive Exp with Ultim Infinity 170 and software applications, with quantity of one unit. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the PSC is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories.

Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote with proposed delivery schedule, completed Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated March 9, 2026), operational and maintenance manuals containing procedures, instructions, maintenance information, spare parts lists, and handling precautions, and a Seller's Certification of Conformance for each shipment. The seller is responsible for all packing and shipping to ensure arrival in undamaged, working condition, with notification of shipping plans required two weeks in advance. Offerors may propose exceptions to terms and conditions with explanations and alternate solutions. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies. Offer validity is 120 days. The RFP incorporates ORNL Terms and Conditions, Prime Flowdown Clauses under Department of Energy Prime Contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, and representations and certifications addressing export control compliance, Buy American compliance for offers exceeding $15,000, conflict of interest certifications for service offers exceeding $15,000, and lobbying disclosures for offers exceeding $200,000. Questions should be directed to Morgan Records at recordsmt@ornl.gov.