SZX10 microscope or Equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking a SZX10 microscope or equivalent analytical laboratory instrument through Request for Quote (RFQ) 435699. The procurement requires vendors to submit firm fixed price proposals that include a proposed delivery schedule, completed representations and certifications, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents. The award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal, with evaluation emphasizing technical adequacy while prioritizing cost efficiency. Interested vendors must submit questions by January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, and all proposals must be received by January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The offer validity period is 60 days from submission, and vendors should direct all communications to Landen Treadway at treadwayla@ornl.gov.

This is a non-small business set-aside procurement falling under NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation documents. The detailed Bill of Materials specifies a comprehensive microscopy system from Evident Scientific Inc. with 16 line items including the microscope body, optical components, illumination systems, and digital imaging capabilities, though equivalent products are permitted as alternatives. Vendors must comply with extensive contractual requirements including mandatory insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability each at $2,000,000), export control compliance, and adherence to Department of Energy flowdown clauses and facility-specific regulations. The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and no specific award value or timeline for the period of performance is disclosed in the solicitation notice. All vendors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the Representations and Certifications form to be considered for award.