Custom Objective

Argonne National Laboratory, operated on behalf of the Department of Energy Office of Science, seeks quotation for one custom objective lens (Model 57-21-20) with proposals due August 3, 2026. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Lemont, Illinois. The objective must meet specific optical and physical specifications: numerical aperture of 0.525, working distance of 14.5 mm (including 3.2 mm of fused silica), field of view of 0.5 mm, effective focal length of approximately 20 mm, back aperture of 21 mm, estimated outer diameter less than 34 mm, and functionality across wavelengths of 556, 578, 649, 680, and 759–780 nm. The objective must feature a black-painted interior housing to minimize light scattering, an Ultem housing with external threads, and a flat window at the end for alignment.

Quotations must include a signed RFQ (ANL-70), completed representations and certifications (ANL-70A), a published price list or redacted invoice demonstrating price reasonableness, country of origin verification, and confirmation of domestic or international shipping with HTS codes if applicable. Offerors must accept pre-payment with shipping charges added to invoice and confirm any tariff charges are included in the unit price rather than as separate line items. Lead time confirmation and disclosure of DOE or GSA contract pricing discounts are required. Payment terms are net 30 days, 100% upon delivery, with tax exemption from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes. Any resulting purchase order will be subject to Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (ANL-71COM, dated October 22, 2025). The NAICS code is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; PSC code is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Questions are directed to Jazlyn Mangis at (630) 252-6884 or jmangis@anl.gov.