Stainless steel gate valve - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-178051)

The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Argonne National Laboratory, is procuring one stainless steel gate valve with highly specific technical requirements for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) applications. The valve must be 16" ID (DN400) with an 18" OD, constructed of 304 stainless steel, and include a pneumatic actuator, Viton gate and copper bonnet seals, 120V AC solenoid, reed switch position indicator, and UHV compatibility with vacuum leak check sensitivity of 2x10-10 std cc/sec helium. Vendors must complete all six required components (A-F) on the ANL-70 form, including country of origin documentation, shipping costs, lead time estimates, signed documentation, and pricing details. The procurement is subject to Buy American provisions requiring U.S. components to exceed 65% of total component costs for 2024-2028 deliveries. All forms and signed solicitations must be submitted by July 30, 2025, at 11:30pm CST, with questions directed to awegrzyn@anl.gov.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis with FOB destination and net 30-day payment terms, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed. The procurement involves a single quantity of the specialized gate valve, which must meet stringent manufacturing tolerances and vacuum compatibility standards as detailed in the technical drawing B431-VC0001. Performance will take place at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, with the valve requiring specialized packaging using aluminum oil-free foil and plastic caps to maintain ultra-high vacuum cleanliness standards during shipment and storage.