Caleva Mini Coater Classic (MCC) OR DOMESTIC EQUIVALENT

The solicitation RFP-PR470835 issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory under the Department of Energy seeks a Caleva Mini Coater Classic (MCC) or a domestic equivalent, along with aMX512301 Top Spray Expansion Chamber Assembly, as detailed in Attachment C, the Bill of Materials. This is a firm fixed price procurement governed by FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, allowing for equivalent products that meet specified performance standards. Proposals must be submitted via email to Tim Unkert at unkerttk@ornl.gov by 12:00 PM EST on June 19, 2026, and must include a completed and signed Attachment D—Representations and Certifications—with accurate disclosures regarding small business status, veteran-owned status, SBA certifications, and export control classifications. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and maintain annual registration. The evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal, with responsiveness as a mandatory pass/fail criterion; any exceptions to solicitation terms may disqualify the offer. Delivery is required at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and must be performed by a United States citizen; foreign nationals are strictly prohibited from onsite delivery. The equipment must be labeled with an NRTL evaluation mark, and the seller must provide the associated evaluation report. All supplies are subject to the Buy American Act and must comply with mandatory flowdown clauses from the UT-Battelle prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, including compliance with FAR 52.222-50 on combating trafficking in persons, FAR 52.222-35 and 52.222-37 regarding veterans’ employment, FAR 52.222-54 on employment eligibility verification, and DOE-specific requirements such as workplace substance abuse programs and integration of environment, safety, and health into work planning. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability/E&O, and Cyber Liability coverage, each at a minimum of $2,000,000 annual aggregate, maintained throughout the agreement term and for one year thereafter. Information technology security policies aligned with NIST standards must be adhered to, and all nonconforming items must be corrected or replaced at the seller’s expense under UCC-equivalent inspection and acceptance standards. The offer validity period is 120 days, and questions