Benchtop Optical Emission Spectrometer

The Department of Energy Office of Science seeks a benchtop inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer for multi-element trace elemental analysis, with quotations due July 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST. Evaluation is lowest price, technically acceptable.

Place of performance is Lemont, Illinois. The spectrometer must be a compact unit measuring 615 x 690 x 933 mm with full wavelength coverage from 167 to 852 nm, solid state 27.12 MHz RF generator, thermostatically controlled Echelle polychromator with option to use argon or nitrogen as purge gas, CID camera cooled to −45 degrees Celsius, fully interlocked torchbox with safety viewing window and sliding door, 3-channel peristaltic pump with optimized settings for aqueous and organic samples, gas flow control via 3 independent mass flow controllers, interlocked drain sensor, LED status bar, gas saving standby mode, and fast warm-up mode. The quote must include an air-cooled chiller, comprehensive software platform, Dell OptiPlex 3080MT data station, certified reference materials, calibration and validation tools, two regional installation and connectivity accessory kits, two days of onsite support, and extended warranty coverage. Payment terms are Net 30 days with F.O.B. Destination shipping.

Quotations must include a fully executed ANL-70 form and be responsive to Argonne's Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (ANL-71-COM, effective October 22, 2025), Representations and Certifications (ANL-70A, dated January 13, 2025), and Low Risk On-Site Supplemental Conditions (ANL-366L, dated October 1, 2024). On-site work requires compliance with 10 CFR 851 worker safety standards, commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers compensation at statutory limits plus $1,000,000 for employers' liability. All policies must name Argonne, the University of Chicago, and the U.S. Government as additional insureds. Questions are due July 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Contact Laura Sanchez at (630) 252-1621 or sanchezl@anl.gov. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC code is 6630, Chemical Analysis Instruments.