Custom Rackmount Chassis

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility, is seeking to procure 20 custom 19" 2U rackmount chassis through solicitation RFQ372606. The procurement requires vendors to provide highly specialized chassis meeting precise technical specifications outlined in Attachment E, including specific material requirements like black powder coating, AL 5052-H32 grained finish, and particular mounting hole configurations. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the Representations and Certifications form, which includes disclosing business classification and compliance with federal procurement regulations. The solicitation was posted on May 16, 2025, with proposal responses due by May 23, 2025, giving vendors approximately one week to prepare and submit their bids. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and the ability to meet the detailed chassis specifications provided in the attachments.

This solicitation is not designated with a specific set-aside classification, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The chassis will be manufactured and delivered to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with vendors required to complete a comprehensive Bill of Materials detailing part numbers, manufacturers, pricing, lead times, and country of origin. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 20 units of a custom-engineered product, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The contract is classified under NAICS category 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing) and PSC category 9630 (Additive Metal Materials), indicating the technical complexity of the required equipment. The procurement is being conducted under UT-Battelle, LLC's prime contract with the Department of Energy, and vendors must adhere to numerous flow-down provisions and regulatory compliance requirements outlined in the supplemental documents.