Raman Spectrometer

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is soliciting quotes for a high-resolution, fully integrated confocal Raman spectrometer designed to support catalyst research and molecular characterization for the BioEconomy & Sustainable Transportation Directorate. The procurement requires a like-for-like replacement instrument capable of analyzing wavelengths from 200-2200nm with a spectral resolution of 50cm⁻¹ to 4000cm⁻¹, featuring multiple objectives, a multichannel CCD detector, UV and visible lasers, and a high-temperature reaction cell operating up to 1000°C. NREL will award one firm fixed-price purchase order using a Lowest Price (Cost), Technically Acceptable selection method, with compliance required for the Buy American Act, Class 1 safety enclosure certification, NRTL certification, and Section 508 accessibility standards. The original deadline for quotes was January 2, 2026; however, Amendment 1 extended the due date to January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with technical questions required by December 15, 2025. Quotes must remain valid for 180 days, and vendors must provide price justification, SAM registration confirmation, tariff cost details, and a cover letter with their electronic submissions.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and represents a competitive procurement with one anticipated award. The equipment will be delivered to NREL's Golden, Colorado facility at 16253 Denver West Parkway, with delivery expected within six months of order placement and installation in existing bench space without internet or intranet connectivity. The spectrometer must conform to strict dimensional constraints of no larger than 53 inches wide by 50 inches deep by 19 inches high, with width and length dimensions being rigid requirements based on NREL's existing facility configuration. The NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) applies with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and vendors must complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide proof of SAM registration to be eligible for consideration.