RITvERC Mossbauer Source or Domestic Equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Department of Energy facility, is seeking to procure a RITvERC Mossbauer Source or domestic equivalent for its Materials Science and Technology Division. Specifically, the solicitation (RFPSSPR371744) requires one MSn9.213 Sn-119 Mossbauer Source with 10 mCi in a Calcium Stannate Matrix. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is classified under NAICS Code 541690 for Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with vendors required to submit quotes and representations & certifications by May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must provide written documentation verifying product specifications and comply with specific packaging and transportation safety requirements for radioactive materials. The proposal must remain valid for 120 days, and evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, specification verification, and safety protocol adherence.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and is anticipated to be a firm fixed price subcontract. The potential market value is substantial at $19,000,000, though the specific award amount is not definitively stated. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, and the period of performance is yet to be determined. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete a comprehensive Representations and Certifications form, which includes disclosures about business type, potential export-controlled items, and conflicts of interest. Key compliance requirements stem from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Energy directives, covering areas such as cybersecurity, export control, labor standards, and intellectual property rights. Successful contractors must demonstrate the capability to provide a highly specialized scientific instrument meeting exact technical specifications.