HE Leak Detector or domestic equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking a Helium (HE) leak detector or domestic equivalent for the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division through Request for Quote (RFQ) 426343. The procurement includes a HE leak detector, filter inlet, and sniffer cana, with specifications detailed in the Bill of Materials attachment. This is a Firm Fixed Price commercial item acquisition classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal, with vendors required to submit a quote including a proposed delivery schedule, completed Representations & Certifications, and any exceptions to terms and conditions. Critical deadlines include November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST for submission of questions to Procurement Officer Brittany Waring (waringbc@ornl.gov), and November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST for proposal submission, with a 120-day offer validity period required.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation. The Bill of Materials specifies three Pfeiffer-manufactured items, each with a quantity of one unit: the ASM3901 HE Leak Detector (100-240V), Filter Inlet NW40/40 BRZ (20 micron dust inlet), and Sniffer Cana 5 S R9 (nipple pencil configuration). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must comply with comprehensive terms and conditions, prime contract flowdowns, and representations and certifications requirements established by UT-Battelle, LLC under Department of Energy Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, and potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with all applicable export control, Buy American, and federal contracting regulations.