Connection Cable

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking a connection cable that connects a HiPace Turbo Pump as specified in the provided Bill of Materials. The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with award to be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Key contract requirements include submission of a firm fixed price quote, proposed delivery schedule, and completed Representations & Certifications (BSD-CS-2260), with offerors required to comply with mandatory U.S. citizen delivery driver requirements for DOE laboratory sites, insurance specifications (minimum $2 million in liability coverages), and federal regulations including export control and Buy American compliance provisions. The evaluation criteria prioritizes technical acceptability combined with pricing competitiveness. Critical deadlines include November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST for submission of questions, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST for proposal submission, and an offer validity period of 120 days from submission.

This solicitation (PR 428884) carries no small business set-aside designation and falls under NAICS Code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with PSC Code 5995 for Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in the solicitation materials. The Bill of Materials specifies a 120-meter connection cable with part number TCP 350 - HiPace (M12) or an acceptable domestic alternative as the primary line item for procurement. Performance of work is designated for Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, with the anticipated subcontract period of performance to be determined through negotiations. Interested vendors should direct proposals and inquiries to Morgan Hale at halemt@ornl.gov.