Liquid Porometer or domestic equivalent

The Department of Energy through Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking to procure a liquid porometer or domestic equivalent for the Chemical Sciences Division, along with training and spare parts. The solicitation (RFQ 411296) specifically requests a Poroliq ML Porometer with advanced technical specifications including a measurable pore size range from 2 nm to 1 microliter, pressure range of 0-40 bar, and multilevel stability algorithms for complex pore structure characterization. Offerors must submit firm fixed price proposals that include the main porometer unit, onsite startup and training, and recommended spare parts, with completed representations and certifications and any exceptions to terms and conditions. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal under FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal clause provisions. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2025, with proposals due by October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, and offers must remain valid for 120 days.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors under NAICS code 334513 for Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the solicitation includes a detailed bill of materials template for vendors to complete with pricing, lead times, and country of origin information for each line item. The contract requires delivery of one main porometer unit with accompanying training and spare parts, with the vendor responsible for providing onsite startup services and ongoing measurement support through LabVIEW-based software. Performance will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory facility operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under Department of Energy Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725.