RAPTIR PLUS IR MICROSCOPE MAINFRAME or Equivalent

The Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking to procure a RAPTIR PLUS IR MICROSCOPE MAINFRAME or equivalent for its Chemical Sciences Division. This sophisticated infrared microscope system includes a Nicolet iS50 spectrometer, multiple high-precision components such as an InGaAs NIR detector, trinocular viewer, digital color video camera, dual zone purge kit, and comprehensive software packages. The procurement also encompasses a dual workstation setup with Dell Optiplex workstations, specialized equipment including a DC-3 Diamond Compression Cell, and one day of custom applications development training. The solicitation requires offerors to submit firm fixed price proposals with proposed delivery schedules, completed representations and certifications, and any exceptions to terms and conditions. Award decisions will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal criterion, with questions due by September 8, 2025, and proposals due by September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The bill of materials indicates quantities of one for each component of the comprehensive microscope system, with the entire package manufactured by Thermo Electron North America. Performance will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with the period of performance to be determined upon contract award. The solicitation requires a 120-day offer validity period and mandates compliance with extensive federal regulations covering export controls, safety protocols, and various Department of Energy operational standards.