New Busch BA100, 208V3phase, silencer, VFD included or domestic equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated under Department of Energy authority, is seeking to procure 30 units of a New Busch BA100 vacuum pump configured for 208V 3-phase operation with an integrated silencer and variable frequency drive (VFD) included, or a domestic equivalent. This solicitation (PR426782) is issued by the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division and represents a competitive, firm fixed-price procurement using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Contractors must submit proposals that provide the specified equipment with no technical exceptions to be deemed acceptable. Key contractual requirements include compliance with Department of Energy safety protocols, cybersecurity standards, export control regulations, Buy American compliance, and various federal acquisition regulations as detailed in the Prime Supplemental Flowdown document. Proposals are due by December 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST, with an offer validity period of 120 days, and prospective vendors should note that questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation should be submitted well in advance of the deadline.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, opening competition to all qualified vendors. There is no identified incumbent contractor specified in the available documentation. While specific budget parameters are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the pricing template indicates 30 units are required, suggesting a substantial procurement volume. Payment terms are structured as Net 30 for large businesses and Net 15 for small businesses, with all payments processed via electronic funds transfer in U.S. dollars. Performance of this subcontract will take place at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, where contractors may be required to obtain visitor passes and comply with site-specific security and personnel requirements, including background checks and potential security clearance prerequisites for on-site work.