CLAMP PLATES

This solicitation, numbered MG-07142026, seeks quotes for Clamp Plates under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 332710, and is issued by the Department of Energy through its contractor at Berkeley National Laboratory. The procurement is designated for commercial products as defined under FAR 2.101, requiring all items to be new, free from counterfeit or suspect materials, and compliant with federal, state, and local laws including DOE regulations and OSHA standards. Electrical components operating at 50 volts or higher must be NRTL listed, labeled, and certified. The response deadline is July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and offerors must reference RFQ MG-07142026 Rev. 1 along with all attached documents and drawings for accurate production quantities and technical specifications. Performance is required at Berkeley, California, with the University retaining full inspection rights before and after delivery, though inspection or payment does not constitute formal acceptance. Items must conform strictly to contract requirements, and any nonconforming products must be corrected at the contractor’s expense, including potential removal and replacement. The contract includes numerous compliance and administrative clauses, including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on contracting with Kaspersky Lab and certain telecommunications vendors, and requirements for safeguarding information systems, though the latter does not apply to COTS items. The Buy American Act applies and is modified by DEAR 970.2570-1. Subcontractors must ensure proper packaging and marking with the University Subcontract number and an itemized packing list, and are encouraged to use biodegradable materials. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt and may be issued via check or electronic transfer. All workers requiring unescorted access to LBNL facilities must complete General Employee Radiological Training, and work must comply with DOE’s 10 CFR 851 safety regulations and LBNL’s Health and Safety Manual. Subcontractors are responsible for securing all necessary permits and maintaining compliance with labor, safety, and environmental regulations. Additional clauses covering ethics, employment of veterans, equal opportunity, and reporting obligations apply based on contract value thresholds, with some requiring compliance at $15,000 or higher, and others triggering only above $150,000 or $350,000. The University retains