Silicon Photomultiplier

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated under the Department of Energy, is soliciting firm fixed price quotes for a Silicon Photomultiplier SiPM C-Series Sensor measuring 8mm x 8mm with 35m18980 Microcells and 420nm Module160 specifications, or a domestic equivalent (NAICS 334413, PSC 5962). The solicitation requires offerors to submit three components: a firm fixed price quote with proposed delivery schedule, completed Abbreviated Representations and Certifications, and any exceptions to terms and conditions with explanations. Award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal under FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal provisions. Key contract requirements include compliance with comprehensive terms and conditions established by UT-Battelle, LLC, including mandatory use of U.S. citizens for all deliverables transportation, NRTL certification for electrical equipment, commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000, and adherence to federal export control laws and NIST SP 800-171 security standards. The proposal due date is February 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with written questions required by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and an offer validity period of 120 days.

This is not a small business set-aside procurement, and no incumbent or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The quantity required is 8 units of the specified Silicon Photomultiplier sensor, with the lead time and country of origin to be specified by the vendor in their quote. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, with the anticipated subcontract period of performance to be determined. While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation notice, pricing will be a primary evaluation factor alongside technical acceptability. All proposals must be submitted to Procurement Officer Brittanie Mack-Brewster at mackbrewstbc@ornl.gov, and offerors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) and maintain current registration as payment will be processed through government funds.