Mobile Vacuum Pump

The Department of Energy, specifically Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking to procure a Mobile Vacuum Pump through a Firm Fixed Price solicitation under NAICS Code 333248. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires potential offerors to submit a comprehensive proposal demonstrating technical compliance with specific vacuum pump specifications, including a nominal pumping speed exceeding 80 m3/hr and an ultimate pressure requirement. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF by 5:00 PM EST on June 9, 2025, and will be evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable methodology. Potential offerors must include a firm fixed price, proposed delivery schedule, completed Representations and Certifications form, and any exceptions to terms and conditions. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by June 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST and should be directed to Procurement Officer Andrew Leveque.

The procurement will be performed at Oak Ridge, TN 37830, with no specific set-aside designation for small businesses or other categories. The solicitation follows FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal guidelines, allowing some flexibility in manufacturer selection provided core technical requirements are met. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the opportunity is open to companies with up to 750 employees in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing sector. The procurement involves a single mobile vacuum pump, with the expectation of a relatively quick procurement and delivery timeline. Offerors must carefully complete all required documentation, including SAM registration and comprehensive representations and certifications, with warnings of potential criminal prosecution for misrepresentation under Title 18 of the United States Code.