AMD Evaluation Kit (FPGA)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, is soliciting firm fixed price quotes for the supply of an AMD Evaluation Kit (FPGA) or a domestic equivalent under solicitation number PR432028. The request includes a single unit of the evaluation kit with a specified part number EK-U1-VCU118-G, and vendors are required to submit their proposals by December 22, 2025. The award criteria prioritize the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, and all questions must be submitted by December 20, 2025. The procurement process includes submission of required certifications and representations to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations and eligibility for preference programs. The contract is governed by detailed terms and conditions under the simplified acquisition threshold, outlining Seller obligations such as warranties, inspection requirements, compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and delivery stipulations favoring U.S. citizens for DOE sites. Additional prime contract flowdown clauses ensure adherence to federal and DOE mandates, including ethics, export controls, labor laws, and small business utilization policies. The solicitation is managed out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with Brittanie Mack-Brewster as the primary point of contact. The procurement is structured to ensure compliance with DOE contractual frameworks while procuring a critical FPGA evaluation platform to support ORNL’s technical needs.