CNC Ultrasonic Machining Center

Argonne National Laboratory is soliciting a CNC Ultrasonic Machining Center under solicitation number 6-S176-Q-00284-00, with a requirement for delivery, installation, calibration, supervision, and on-site operator training at its Lemont, Illinois facility, 60439. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning awards will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation meets all technical requirements at the lowest price. All proposals must be responsive to the terms outlined in the solicitation and include a signed copy of the Addendum to Supplier Quote dated May 21, 2026, as well as the complete Argonne Representations and Certifications booklet, a duly completed W-9 form submitted to taxform@anl.gov, and any exceptions to contract terms must be explicitly detailed and tied to specific articles within the documentation. Failure to submit any required documentation will result in disqualification. The offer deadline is 3:00 PM CDT on June 5, 2026, and the equipment must comply with stringent technical specifications to perform ultrasonic machining on hard and brittle crystalline and ceramic materials. The contract includes extensive compliance obligations under Department of Energy and federal regulations, including adherence to Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) standards, radiation protection and nuclear criticality requirements, and on-site conduct rules restricting weapons, controlled substances, and violations of Argonne’s Code of Conduct. Contractors must ensure all personnel complete site access requirements, wear appropriate ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, and provide all personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA. The contract incorporates mandatory FAR and DEAR clauses covering restrictions on foreign purchases, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, accelerated payment to small business subcontractors, bankruptcy, stop work orders, warranty of noncomplex supplies for two years, and cybersecurity and insurance mandates, including waiver of subrogation rights. Title and risk of loss pass to the government only upon acceptance, with FOB Destination terms applying for domestic shipments and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP for foreign shipments. The contractor assumes full liability for damages due to improper packaging and must implement counterfeit prevention measures including an S/CI detection program. All representations are executed under penalty of perjury and the False Claims Act, and compliance with equal opportunity, veteran employment reporting, and prohibitions on influencing federal transactions is required. Payment is processed upon issuance of the check or E