Equipment & Vehicle Inspection Certification - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-126022)

The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Argonne National Laboratory, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide annual inspection and certification services for forklifts and lifting equipment at their Lemont, Illinois facility. The contractor must provide certified technicians with at least 5 years of experience to perform physical inspections and certifications of lifting equipment used in the Nuclear, Waste, and Site Services Division's Waste Management Operations, ensuring compliance with DOE-STD-1090-2020, OSHA, ANSI/ASME, and Crane Manufacturers Association standards. Key requirements include conducting load testing, reporting safety deficiencies, issuing certification certificates, maintaining detailed inspection records, and using calibrated instruments while adhering to strict security and safety protocols. The solicitation requires completion of multiple mandatory forms including the ANL-70 Request for Quotation with signed page 1 and completed points A-E on page 2, ANL-70A Representations and Certifications, PD-120 Service Contract Act Certification, and ANL-366M Moderate Risk Work Supplemental Conditions. The response deadline has been extended to July 13, 2025, at 11:30 PM CST, with questions directed to awegrzyn@anl.gov.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal periods, creating a potential total contract duration of three years through July 2028. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract operates under a firm fixed-price structure with net 30-day payment terms. All work will be performed at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, where inspectors will be escorted by an Argonne Technical Representative during site visits and must complete mandatory online safety orientation. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC code H225 for Equipment and Materials Testing of Vehicular Equipment Components.