Equipment - Potentiostat - A compact electrochemical workstation tailor-made for energy research.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is soliciting quotations for specialized electrochemical equipment consisting of one VSP-3e chassis (8 slots) and six Potentiostat/Galvanostat boards with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) capabilities and quality indicators. This procurement is designed to support energy research initiatives and requires offerors to submit comprehensive proposals that include a formal quote, completed SARC Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (Revision 8), PUR-466 Proposal Certifications (Revision 5), and any exceptions to Fermi Forward Discovery Group's General Terms and Conditions. The award will be made to the offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable bid, with proposals due by April 30, 2026, providing a 13-day response window from the April 17, 2026 posting date. Offerors must comply with extensive federal requirements including Buy American provisions, export control certifications, patent rights disclosures, and independent price determination certifications depending on the proposal value.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though the equipment procurement falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies PSC category (6640). The procurement involves a single-item quantity for the chassis and six units of the potentiostat boards, with no extended timeline for service delivery as this is a straightforward equipment acquisition. The place of performance is Batavia, Illinois 60510, where Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is located. Subcontractors must acknowledge that they will be bound by FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (August 2025) or alternatively may submit responses under GSA, ICPT, or SEWP terms if preferred. All responding vendors must be prepared to comply with applicable federal regulations, maintain independent contractor status, and provide warranties on supplied equipment for twelve months after initial use or eighteen months after delivery, whichever is earlier.