Turbo HiPace 80 Neo DN63 C

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is procuring a comprehensive vacuum system package through solicitation RFQ401791, including a Turbo HiPace 80 Neo DN63 C turbomolecular pump, power failure venting valve, MPT 200 PB digital gauge, connection cables, and HiScroll 12 Comfort Bundle vacuum pump. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing and is structured as a firm fixed price materials-only acquisition for the Fusion Energy Division. Offerors must submit quotes, completed representations and certifications, and any exceptions to terms by 5:00 PM EST on August 19, 2025, with questions due by August 14, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal methodology, with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal provisions applying to allow for domestic equivalents. Quote validity must extend for 120 days from submission, and all materials must meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the bill of materials.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents, suggesting this may be a new requirement or equipment replacement. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves seven distinct line items of specialized vacuum equipment typically used in research and development applications. The contract requires delivery and performance at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with all work subject to Department of Energy security and compliance requirements. Contractors must demonstrate registration in the System for Award Management and comply with extensive federal acquisition regulations, export control laws, and specific site requirements including U.S. citizenship for delivery personnel.