Inert Atmosphere Robotic Platform

Argonne National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking to procure one (1) Inert Atmosphere Robotic Platform for advanced research in synthetic chemistry, materials science, battery development, and optoelectronics. The solicitation, identified as RFQ No. 5-B175-Q-00248-00, requires vendors to submit a comprehensive proposal addressing specific technical requirements, including a Python API for system control, glovebox functionality, and support for various experimental workflows. Potential contractors must complete the ANL-70 Request for Quotation, provide lead time and country of origin information, and submit fully executed representations and certifications (ANL-70B). Critical deadlines include January 21, 2025, for submitting questions to jdoria@anl.gov, and January 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST for proposal submission. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, compliance with the Statement of Work, and the ability to meet the platform's complex experimental requirements.

The solicitation is not designated for any specific set-aside category and will be open to all qualified vendors. The contract will be performed at Argonne National Laboratory's Building 440, Lab B121, located in the United States. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a sophisticated robotic platform with multiple complex requirements, suggesting a significant investment. The platform must support specific experimental workflows including atmosphere control, solution preparation, blade coating, annealing, electrolyte coating, and electrical measurements with multiple probe configurations. Contractors will be responsible for procuring and installing new platform components, performing factory acceptance testing, shipping and integrating the system, and providing staff training. The project timeline indicates installation should be completed by the end of 2025, with key deliverables including a Python API, verification reports, and comprehensive system documentation.