Quantum Confocal Microscope, Quantity 1 - OR - Domestic Equivalent

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking to procure one Quantum Confocal Microscope or domestic equivalent through solicitation RFPSSPR463396. This is a firm fixed price acquisition for specialized laboratory instrumentation under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The microscope must meet specific technical requirements outlined in Attachment C, including an NV emission-optimized system with a Mitutoyo 50X Plan Apo HR objective, closed-loop piezoelectric stage, fiber-coupled SPAD module, and advanced modes support for quantum control applications. Offerors must submit three primary deliverables: a firm fixed price quotation, completed Representations and Certifications forms, and a detailed exceptions statement or acceptance of all terms and conditions. Critical deadlines include May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST for submission of questions and May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST for complete proposal submissions, with an offer validity period of 120 days.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in the solicitation notice. The procurement specifies delivery of one unit with a three-month lead time from order confirmation, including on-site installation, validation, training for up to two users, and one year of warranty with up to four hours monthly of remote support. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830. Offerors must comply with extensive federal requirements including export controls, Buy American Act provisions, laser safety standards (ANSI Z136.1), OSHA electrical safety requirements, and cybersecurity protections for any personally identifiable information, with comprehensive flowdown clauses from the Department of Energy's prime contract with UT-Battelle, LLC.