Bruker Scientific, ALPHA FT-IR Spectrometer and Accessories – OR – Domestic Equivalent.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is soliciting firm fixed price quotations for a Bruker Scientific ALPHA FT-IR Spectrometer system and accessories, or a qualified domestic equivalent product. The procurement is designated as Request for Quotation RFQSSPR459571 and is not subject to any small business set-aside. Offerors must submit three components: a firm fixed price quotation for all items specified in the Bill of Materials (Attachment C), completed Representations and Certifications documentation, and notification of any exceptions to stated terms and conditions. The quotation evaluation will be based on compliance with technical specifications detailed in the bill of materials, which includes the ALPHA II FT-IR Spectrometer (part number A250/DII), a Platinum-ATR Universal sampling module, a WLAN-Adaptation module, and two software packages (OPUS/IR version 9 and OPUS-TOUCH). Proposals must be submitted electronically to Scott Scarbrough, Procurement Officer, at scarbroughws@ornl.gov by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a 120-day offer validity period required.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation. The bill of materials specifies a quantity of one unit each for five Bruker Scientific items, with a sixth line item reserved for tariff surcharge or domestic equivalent consideration. The anticipated contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. The spectrometer system is designed for regulated pharmaceutical and laboratory environments requiring validated FT-IR analysis capabilities, with the equipment featuring a compact footprint, diamond ATR crystal with a lifespan exceeding ten years, and automated performance qualification testing. Performance of work will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, and all deliverables to DOE facilities must be delivered by U.S. citizens only. The contracting vehicle is a purchase order under UT-Battelle, LLC's prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, and all subcontract activities must comply with comprehensive flowdown requirements encompassing federal acquisition regulations, DOE-specific requirements, export control provisions, cybersecurity standards, and various compliance certifications.