In-line XRF Measurement System

UChicago Argonne LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory, is seeking quotations for an In-line XRF Measurement System on behalf of the Department of Energy Office of Science. The system must be capable of measuring film thickness and composition for materials ranging from sodium to holmium, with specifications including a 10 millisecond measurement speed, mountability to a roll-to-roll coating machine with 320 mm web width, and real-time data collection capabilities in CSV or TXT formats. Key technical requirements include an X-ray generator with target element range from aluminum to uranium, a working distance of 100 mm, standard deviation less than 3% for measurement comparisons, and iron detection limits in the parts per billion range. The procurement includes three primary line items: an XRF System, a Shielded Enclosure, and XRF System Software, all of which must comply with Buy American requirements stipulating that 60-75% of component costs derive from U.S.-sourced materials depending on delivery year. The revised deadline for quotation submission is January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST to Molly Hunter at mollyhunter@anl.gov, with the solicitation number 6-S176-Q-00092-00 required in the email subject line. Argonne National Laboratory will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 4, 2026, during which time no questions will be answered.

This solicitation is not designated as a set-aside and does not identify any current incumbent contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors must complete and submit representations and certifications, including compliance with Argonne's Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services, cybersecurity requirements following SOC2, PCI-DSS, and NIST standards, and intellectual property provisions governing data rights. The system will be installed and commissioned at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, with the vendor responsible for installation, training, electrical and radiation leakage inspections, and any necessary remediation to meet acceptance criteria. All quotations must be submitted with F.O.B. Destination pricing and NET 30 payment terms, with the final deliverable enabling real-time quality control measurement on the roll-to-roll coating line.