NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC. , DIL 502 Select w/ SiC Furnace and Turbo Pump. ** OR – Domestic Equivalent **

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is soliciting quotations for a NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC. DIL 502 Select thermomechanical analysis apparatus with SiC furnace and turbo pump system, or a domestic equivalent. The procurement encompasses the primary dilatometer unit capable of measuring dimensional changes from -180°C to 1600°C with nanometer resolution, along with supporting hardware, software (Proteus 9.x data acquisition with four software extensions), consumables, calibration standards, and services including installation, commissioning, field evaluation/certification, and a one-year preventative maintenance agreement. Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quotation with completed Representations and Certifications, comply with ORNL Terms and Conditions and UT-Battelle Prime Supplemental Flowdown clauses, submit an Activity Hazard Analysis form for electrical work, ensure qualified personnel for installation and training, provide calibration documentation prior to shipment, and deliver the equipment in undamaged, working condition with two weeks' advance notice before shipment. The RFQ does not specify explicit evaluation criteria beyond compliance with terms and conditions and technical specifications outlined in the Bill of Materials. The proposal deadline is 2:00 PM EST on May 6, 2026, with an offer validity period of 120 days, and quotations should be submitted via email to Scott Scarbrough at scarbroughws@ornl.gov.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside, and no incumbent contractor currently performs this work, representing a brand new acquisition. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with an anticipated performance period to be determined. The equipment is classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard, and the procurement is subject to applicable federal compliance requirements including Buy American Act certification for foreign end products exceeding $15,000, export control compliance, and prohibited telecommunications equipment restrictions under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, where the Materials Science and Technology Division will receive and utilize the dilatometer system.