Paramount Plus RF Generator

The Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory operated by UT-Battelle LLC, is seeking a single Paramount Plus RF Generator manufactured by Advanced Energy (part number PMNT, 1513 P2B0AA000A000AAA0222A00) or a domestic alternative for their Enrichment Science and Engineering Division. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and requires vendors to submit a firm fixed price proposal with delivery schedule through RFQ PR413105. Offerors must complete comprehensive representations and certifications covering business classifications, export control compliance, Buy American provisions, and various regulatory requirements including adherence to DOE safety and security protocols. The evaluation will focus on the firm fixed price quote with delivery schedule, and vendors must comply with extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and DOE-specific requirements. Critical submission deadlines include questions due by September 24, 2025, with final proposals due by September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, and submitted offers must remain valid for 120 days.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors capable of providing the specified RF generator equipment. The procurement specifies a quantity of one unit with Advanced Energy appearing to be the original equipment manufacturer for the Paramount Plus RF Generator model, though domestic alternatives are acceptable under FAR 52.211-6 brand name or equal provisions. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documents, with vendors expected to provide their pricing through the firm fixed price quote format. Performance will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory facility. The period of performance remains to be determined and will likely be established based on the selected vendor's proposed delivery schedule and ORNL's operational requirements.