Electric Hot Roller Press & Accessories - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-220037)

Argonne National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking to procure three specialized pieces of scientific equipment for electrode and material processing research. The solicitation covers one Electrode Die Cutter for punching electrode sheets in battery cell manufacturing, one Electric Hot Roller Press capable of operating from room temperature to 120°C for fabricating electrode laminates and solid electrolyte membranes, and one Dry Pellet Pressing Die Set made from high-quality tungsten carbide for compressing powders into 0.4-inch diameter pellets. Key requirements include compliance with Buy American provisions mandating that U.S. components exceed 65% of total component costs, firm fixed pricing in USD with F.O.B. destination terms, and net 30-day payment arrangements. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation including the ANL-70 form with all six points (A-F) on page 2, representations and certifications, country of origin details, shipping costs, and lead times. All completed solicitation packages must be submitted by 12:00 PM CST on August 22, 2025, with incomplete submissions being discarded.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors. No current incumbents or existing contractors are mentioned in the procurement documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves purchasing one unit each of the three specialized equipment items. The place of performance is specified as Lemont, Illinois 60439, which is the location of Argonne National Laboratory. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423490 for Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers and PSC category 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Interested vendors are directed to contact awegrzyn@anl.gov for any questions regarding the solicitation requirements.