Specialty Tooling

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Specialty Tooling through the Department of Energy Office of Science. The solicitation requires vendors to provide specialty tooling, including cutters, precision measuring tools, hardware, taps, drills, end mills, inserts, reamers, and related manufacturing support services. Key contract requirements include the ability to respond to emergency tooling needs within 24-48 hours, provide same-day delivery for common materials, and maintain a quality program to prevent counterfeit or off-spec materials. Vendors must submit a comprehensive response package by January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, which includes an executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation, completed Appendix C Discount Schedule, ANL-70B Representations and Certifications, and documentation demonstrating compliance with performance requirements. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by January 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.

The contract is not designated for any specific set-aside and will cover a base year with two additional option years, totaling three years of potential service. The place of performance is located in the United States, specifically at Argonne National Laboratory's Building 363 in Lemont, Illinois. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the BPA will involve procurement of specialty tooling and related services across multiple manufacturers including Acuraflex, Aloris HSS, Invar, Kennametal, Kurt, MSC, Niagara Cutter, Parker Hannifin, SPI, and Techniks/Lyndex. The contract includes net 30 payment terms, F.O.B. Destination shipping requirements, and is exempt from certain Illinois state taxes. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet emergency response times, delivery capabilities, quality control processes, and competitive pricing schedules.