Planetary grinding mill with accessories or domestic equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking a firm fixed price quote for a planetary grinding mill with accessories or domestic equivalent for the Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate. The equipment must feature a two-station planetary mill with a maximum sample capacity of 450 mL per bowl, counterweight operation, safety locking features, maximum 800 RPM capability, and data logging interface capabilities, along with various grinding jars and accessories as specified in the Bill of Materials. Key requirements include reversible and programmable planetary motion with support for up to 100 saved milling recipes, each containing up to 50 steps configurable with rotational speed, direction, duration, pause time, and repetition settings. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Offerors must submit proposals by March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, and the offer validity period is 120 days.

This solicitation (RFQ-445989) does not include a small business set-aside. No incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, though pricing is to be provided on a line-item basis for the grinding mill and six categories of accessories and components. The solicitation requires submission of a firm fixed price quote with proposed delivery schedule, completed Representations and Certifications, and any written exceptions to the standard terms and conditions. Performance will take place at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, with all deliverables to be delivered by U.S. citizens. Proposals should be submitted via email to B. Waring, the Procurement Officer, at waringbc@ornl.gov.