Plasma treatment system

The Department of Energy's Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences is seeking a firm fixed price quotation for specialized plasma treatment equipment, specifically an HPT-200 Bench-top Plasma Unit, an OP-1 Dual Gas Inlet Option, and an OP-4 Slow Ventilation Kit, all manufactured by Henniker Plasma. This procurement falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334516) and is classified as a commercial items acquisition. The solicitation will be awarded based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal, with vendors required to submit firm fixed pricing, a proposed delivery schedule, completed representations and certifications, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions. Potential offerors must submit questions by November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with all proposals due by November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The offer validity period is 120 days, and submissions must be directed to the Procurement Officer, Javonte Thomas, via email.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. One unit of each specified equipment item is required, though no budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract will be performed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Vendors must comply with comprehensive terms and conditions established by UT-Battelle, LLC under its prime contract with the Department of Energy, including mandatory insurance coverage requirements (Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability each at $2,000,000 minimum), export control compliance, and strict requirements such as ensuring all delivery drivers to DOE laboratories are U.S. citizens. Additionally, all electrical equipment must be tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and vendors must complete abbreviated representations and certifications confirming compliance with federal regulations, export controls, and various business certification requirements.