Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle for the US Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for a Light Scattering Instrument and Supporting Components through RFP #PR389449. The procurement seeks a sophisticated scientific instrument with specific technical requirements including a scattering angle range of 15-150 degrees with ±0.1 resolution, laser wavelength between 532-685 nm, multi-tau hardware correlator with 300+ channels, temperature control from 15°C to 55°C, and polarization-resolved measurement capabilities. The instrument must include a complete computer system with 9th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro, along with specialized software for Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Static Light Scattering (SLS) measurements. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. Questions must be submitted by July 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with final proposals due July 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to Procurement Officer Bill Mitchum.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement includes comprehensive on-site installation and training by qualified personnel as part of the deliverables. The contract will be subject to specific terms and conditions including UT-Battelle Prime Supplemental Flowdown document terms under Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725. Performance will occur at Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, where the specialized scientific equipment will be installed and integrated into ORNL's research operations. The solicitation requires detailed technical proposals demonstrating understanding of the complex requirements, along with price breakdowns and proposed delivery schedules from potential offerors.