RedSabre 3000X and accessories-or domestic equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is issuing Request for Quote 436361 to procure a RedSabre 3000X laser welder with accessories or domestic equivalent equipment for the Materials Science and Technology Division. The procurement encompasses seven line items including a three-phase laser welder with refrigeration cooling and wire feeder, a collaborative robotic arm system, a teach pendant, torque sensor, gun mount, shipping services, and full integration services. This is a firm fixed price acquisition with no small business set-aside, evaluated under NAICS code 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing). Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. The critical deadlines are February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST for submission of questions, February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST for proposal submission, and a 120-day offer validity period following submission.

There are no set-aside designations for this procurement, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range. Offerors must supply equipment to Oak Ridge, Tennessee and will be required to comply with extensive flowdown requirements from the prime Department of Energy contract, including FAR clauses, DOE-specific requirements, export controls, security standards (NIST SP 800-171 for systems handling controlled unclassified information), and various certification and compliance obligations. All deliverables must be shipped by United States citizens, electrical equipment must carry NRTL listing or evaluation, and respondents must complete representations and certifications regarding small business status, export control compliance, Buy American Act requirements for supplies exceeding $15,000, and Service Contract Labor Standards exemption status. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830.