MAGCIS Ion Source Upgrade

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is soliciting proposals for a MAGCIS Ion Source Upgrade or equivalent for an existing Nexsa G2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer through RFP-PR389574. The procurement involves upgrading an EX06 ion gun to a MAGCIS ion gun system, including oil pumps, factory assembly and testing, and on-site installation requiring 100 hours of service work. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various federal regulations including export control laws and background check requirements for personnel accessing DOE facilities. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating proposals based on two primary factors: providing the requested items and services without exceptions and meeting the delivery deadline of September 24, 2025. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM EST on July 3, 2025, with offers remaining valid for 120 days after submission.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Bill of Materials identifies FEI Company as the manufacturer for the required components, though specific pricing information is not disclosed in the available documentation. The contract period of performance runs from award through September 24, 2025, with payment terms of net 30 days upon final acceptance via electronic funds transfer. All work will be performed at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens with the seller responsible for proper packing and shipping to prevent equipment damage during transit. The procurement follows a firm fixed-price structure and requires compliance with numerous federal acquisition regulations and Department of Energy-specific clauses flowing down from the prime contract.