Procurement of Vacuum Components for MPEX Vacuum Pump Cart

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), representing the Department of Energy's Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX), is soliciting qualified suppliers to provide Pfeiffer Vacuum components for a modular vacuum pump cart system. The procurement specifically targets components that will support high-vacuum environments in a linear plasma device, with a critical requirement for seamless integration with existing Pfeiffer-based vacuum infrastructure. The solicitation, identified by federal contract opportunity ID abe94259069b430798f0e9963af4a4dc, was posted on May 21, 2025, with a response deadline of May 28, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, vendors will likely be assessed on their ability to provide precise, compatible vacuum components that meet MPEX's technical specifications. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (33999) and the PSC category of Compressors and Vacuum Pumps (4310).

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee, specifically at zip code 37830, which corresponds to the ORNL facility. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the notice, nor are details shared about the exact quantity of vacuum components required. The procurement is being conducted by a civilian agency (Department of Energy) and represents a specialized technical acquisition for a scientific research infrastructure project. The focus on Pfeiffer Vacuum components suggests a targeted procurement with specific manufacturer requirements, indicating that potential vendors must have direct access to or authorized distribution of Pfeiffer Vacuum product lines.