Single Tow AFP Head

The Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking to procure a Single Tow AFP-XS System, an automated fiber placement head designed for composite material processing. This solicitation specifically requires vendors to supply the AddComposites AFP-XS system along with integration services including HUMM3 integration, software licensing, certification, and installation support. Key requirements mandate that the AFP Head system be compatible with ORNL's existing HUMM3 Discovery flashlamp and capable of processing both thermosets and low-temperature thermoplastics, with specific hardware specifications including 230-240 VAC power requirements, accommodation for material spools with defined dimensions, comprehensive software packages, spare consumables, and one year of virtual support for both hardware and software. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring offerors to provide products strictly according to the specified Bill of Materials and technical requirements with no exceptions permitted. Proposals are due on April 1, 2026, and must include a technical proposal not exceeding 10 pages, a detailed cost proposal in U.S. dollars, and completed representations and certifications, with proposals remaining valid for 120 calendar days.

This solicitation is not designated as a set-aside and is open to all qualified vendors on a competitive basis. No incumbent contractor is identified in the materials. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement with a single award anticipated, though the specific contract value and period of performance have not been disclosed in the solicitation notice. The procurement calls for one unit of the AFP system along with related integration services, with installation and integration to occur at the ORNL facility located at 2350 Cherahala Boulevard in Knoxville, Tennessee, requiring two on-site technicians for one week (up to 40 hours). Payment terms are Net 30 days for large businesses or Net 15 days for small businesses upon final acceptance, with FOB Destination for domestic shipments and Delivered at Place preferred for international shipments.