High-temperature Environmental Thermogravimetric Analyzer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operating on behalf of the Department of Energy, seeks purchase and delivery of a high-temperature environmental thermogravimetric analyzer (Themys LV compatible with steam injection), with proposals due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The procurement is competitive with one anticipated award, evaluated on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The specification calls for a Themys LV microbalance with 100-gram capacity, electronic resolution of 0.02 / 0.2 microgram, and measuring range of ±2000 milligrams with TGA signal acquisition board. The offeror must meet all specification requirements with no exceptions and deliver the equipment fully operational at installation. Partial delivery is required by September 24, 2026. Delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens; deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time.

Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars and remain valid for 120 days, with all costs inclusive of hardware, electronics, training, support, shipping, installation, tariffs, and verification of capabilities. Shipping terms are FOB Destination-Duty Paid. Payment is Net 30 days upon final acceptance via electronic funds transfer.

Technical proposals may not exceed ten pages and must include technical approach, pricing, exceptions or non-compliance statement, and conditions of proposal sections. Representations and Certifications are required if the proposal exceeds $15,000. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required if the offer exceeds $900,000 and the offeror is a large business. The procurement officer is Tina Moody (865-241-5386; moodyt@ornl.gov), and the Technical Project Officer is Mackenzie Ridley (865-341-2162; ridleymj@ornl.gov). NAICS code is 334516; PSC code is 5999.