Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) Fabricated Component Articles Expression of Interest Overview

The Department of Energy, through UT-Battelle, LLC (manager of Oak Ridge National Laboratory), is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified firms to provide precision machined component articles under a Basic Ordering Agreement. The procurement encompasses fabrication, inspection, and delivery of complex, tight-tolerance components in accordance with ORNL engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. Potential vendors must demonstrate capabilities in machining materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, and copper, with experience in research, prototype, or low-volume production environments. Key qualifications include strong quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or NQA-1 certification), proactive communication skills, ability to manage design changes effectively, and compliance with DOE and ORNL safety and security requirements. Interested firms must submit their five-page electronic responses by 12:00 PM EST on January 26, 2026, to Terri Cleveland at clevelandtd@ornl.gov, with submissions including company contact information, fabrication shop locations, proposal development timeline, quality certifications, and supply chain considerations.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. The contract will establish a three-year base period with two additional one-year option periods, providing a potential five-year performance window to support ORNL's ongoing and future research-driven manufacturing needs. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity emphasizes the need for vendor flexibility to accommodate multiple part families with varying design maturity levels, as ORNL frequently refines component designs as development progresses, resulting in fluctuating part revisions, quantities, and documentation requirements throughout the contract term.