Ceramic Tubes

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for ceramic X-Ray tubes through Request for Proposal RFP349174. The procurement seeks 40 Kovar Material Tubes, 40 C-Module Substrates with Ceramic Feedthrough Pins, and 40 Kyocera Ceramic Tubes for semiconductor and related device manufacturing. Potential vendors must submit a firm fixed price quote with a proposed delivery schedule, complete the Abbreviated Representations and Certifications form, and comply with extensive technical and regulatory requirements. The evaluation will focus on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal, with vendors required to submit questions by April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and final proposals by April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. Submissions must be emailed to Procurement Officer Jared Rash and will remain valid for 120 days.

The contract is not designated as a small business set-aside and is classified under NAICS Code 334413 for Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Performance will occur at Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, with specific requirements including compliance with U.S. export control laws, workplace safety programs, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves precise technical specifications for nano-imaging equipment components. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in producing specialized ceramic tubes and electronic substrates, with strict requirements for technical precision, certifications, and regulatory compliance. The subcontract period of performance is currently undetermined, but the solicitation suggests a near-term procurement timeline with rigorous technical and administrative expectations for potential contractors.