Magnettech ESR5000 Benchtop ESR/EPR Spectrometer or Equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking quotes for a Magnettech ESR5000 Benchtop ESR/EPR Spectrometer or equivalent analytical instrument. The procurement requires offerors to submit a firm fixed price quote along with a proposed delivery schedule and completed representations and certifications. The evaluation will be based on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal approach, meaning vendors must meet the technical specifications outlined in the bill of materials while offering competitive pricing. Key deadlines include January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST for submission of questions and January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST for submission of offers, with a required 60-day offer validity period. All submissions must be directed to Landen Treadway, the ORNL Procurement Officer, via email.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and is classified as a commercial items procurement under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516. The bill of materials specifies a comprehensive system including a Bruker Magnettech ESR5000 spectrometer with a Dell all-in-one desktop computer meeting minimum specifications, secondary standard materials, sample tubes, automated goniometer, specialized software packages, and remote installation and training services. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Performance of the contract will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with the anticipated subcontract period of performance to be determined. Offerors must comply with all flowdown clauses and terms and conditions specified by UT-Battelle, LLC, the laboratory's managing contractor, including requirements for insurance coverage, export control compliance, and protection of sensitive information.