Nickel 718 and Maraging 350 Round Bars

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle on behalf of the Department of Energy, seeks quotes for specialty metal round bars—one Nickel 718 bar (3.0 inch diameter × 6 feet) and one Maraging 350 stainless steel bar (5.0 inch diameter × 9 feet), or domestic equivalents—with offers due July 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST and questions due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

Place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The NAICS code is 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing); the PSC code is 9510 (Bars and Rods). FAR 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal) applies. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal on a firm fixed price basis. The offer validity period is 120 days.

Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote with a proposed delivery schedule, completed Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated March 9, 2026), and identify any exceptions to the terms and conditions. The solicitation incorporates four attachments: ORNL Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items & Services Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold (BSD-CS-2154), Prime Flowdown Clauses (BSD-CS-2258), a Bill of Materials, and Representations and Certifications. Key compliance obligations include warranty conformance to specifications, delivery by U.S. citizens, electrical equipment listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, Buy American Act compliance (with foreign end products disclosed by line item and country of origin for offers exceeding $15,000), and export control compliance including ITAR and EAR. For contracts exceeding $25,000 performed on DOE sites, offerors must comply with DOE worker safety and health programs and workplace substance abuse programs. Offers must be submitted via email to Brittanie Mack-Brewster, Procurement Officer, at mackbrewstbc@ornl.gov.