CCD Camera and Spectrograph for AROS STM

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking to procure a CCD camera and spectrograph system for the Advanced Radiometric Observation Satellite (AROS) Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) through Request for Quote (RFQ) 439951. The procurement focuses on analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing supplies, specifically spectroscopy and imaging equipment detailed in the Bill of Materials. This is a Firm Fixed Price subcontract that will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal based on demonstrated compliance with specifications and contractual terms. Offerors must submit firm fixed price quotes with proposed delivery schedules, completed Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260), and any exceptions to the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation. Questions from potential vendors must be submitted in writing to Procurement Officer Javonte Thomas (thomasjm2@ornl.gov) by January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with all proposals due by January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The offer validity period is 120 days, and proposals should be submitted via email to the procurement officer.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors, with no specific incumbent contractors identified. The Bill of Materials specifies 11 line items manufactured by Oxford Instruments America INC, including a KYMERA-328I-C dual slit spectrograph, five interchangeable diffraction gratings, optical adapters and accessories, and a DU970P-BVF EMCCD detector with a 1600x200 pixel array and -100°C cooling capability; all items are requested in a quantity of one unit each. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract performance location is Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and all deliveries to DOE facilities must be performed by U.S. citizens in compliance with applicable federal regulations, including Buy American Act provisions, export control requirements, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for information security.