Crystals - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-092051)

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to procure specialized single crystal samples with precise specifications, specifically requesting one Pt3Fe and one Pt3Mn single crystal, each with a 6.00 mm diameter and 4.00 mm thickness, oriented to (111) plane. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of Energy Office of Science, with a focus on obtaining crystals with extremely tight dimensional tolerances, including surface parallelism, side surface angle precision, and polishing requirements of less than 0.01 micron roughness. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation, mandating vendors complete the ANL-70 form, including signing page 1 and fully addressing points A-F on page 2, with any incomplete submissions automatically disqualified. Potential vendors must submit their responses by April 16, 2025, at 11:30 pm CST, with all questions directed to Annette Wegrzyn at awegrzyn@anl.gov. The evaluation will likely prioritize technical compliance with the detailed crystal specification requirements and completeness of submitted documentation.

The solicitation is not designated with any specific set-aside, indicating open competition for potential suppliers. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly mentioned, the contract is associated with the Department of Energy Office of Science contract DE-AC02-06CH11357. The procurement involves acquiring two samples of each specified crystal type, with a strong emphasis on Buy American provisions requiring U.S. components to exceed 65% of total component costs for 2024-2028 deliveries. The place of performance is located in Lemont, IL 60439, and the contract includes standard payment terms of net 30 days with F.O.B. destination shipping. Vendors will be expected to provide detailed information including country of origin, shipping costs, and lead times, with the procurement aligning with the NAICS category of Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining and the PSC category of Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Wire: Precious Metal.