Potentiometric Titrator or domestic equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a civilian research facility under the Department of Energy, is seeking to procure a potentiometric titrator or domestic equivalent, including associated software and optional accessories, for the Radioisotope Science and Technology Division. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ 413461) issued on a firm fixed price basis, with award going to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote, proposed delivery schedule, completed representations and certifications, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical acceptability coupled with lowest cost, meaning the government will select the most economical option among all proposals that meet the technical requirements. Key deadlines include November 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST for submission of questions to Procurement Officer Brittany Waring, and November 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST for proposal submission, with a 120-day offer validity period required from all offerors.

This solicitation includes no small business set-aside designation, allowing competition from all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no explicit budget range is provided, the procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold category and is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code H266 (Equipment and Materials Testing). The Bill of Materials references a Metrohm 888 Titrando system with OMNIS Software as a potential specification, though domestic equivalents are acceptable. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830. Offerors must comply with comprehensive terms and conditions, representations and certifications requirements, prime flowdown clauses incorporating federal procurement regulations, and cybersecurity and data protection standards as outlined in the attached government files.