Kinematic mirror mounts - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-196012)

Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is soliciting quotations for high stability kinematic mirror mounts for precision optical applications. The procurement seeks 100 mirror mounts designed for 1-inch round optics and 40 mirror mounts for half-inch round optics, with all units requiring 170 thread per inch stainless steel adjustment screws, thick backplates, and stiff springs for ultra-high stability performance. Vendors must complete all six required components (A-F) on the ANL-70 form, including country of origin documentation, shipping costs, lead time estimates, signed documentation, pricing information, and representations and certifications. The procurement follows Buy American Act requirements, mandating that U.S. components must exceed 65% of total component costs for deliveries between 2024-2028. The response deadline is July 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, with incomplete submissions being automatically discarded and questions directed to awegrzyn@anl.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves a total of 140 precision optical mounting units that will be delivered to Lemont, Illinois 60439. The contract will operate under net 30-day payment terms with F.O.B. destination shipping requirements. Performance will be governed by Argonne National Laboratory's comprehensive Terms and Conditions for Commercial Goods and Services, which includes 27 primary contractual terms and references to 40 additional Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation clauses covering areas such as environmental protection, export licensing, safety requirements, and warranty provisions.