Commercial ControlLogix PLC Components

The contract solicitation PR489586 issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy seeks commercial ControlLogix PLC components including RTD/thermocouple input modules, digital relay and discrete I/O modules, redundant power supply units, Ethernet interface modules, terminal block housings, slot covers, and associated redundant cable assemblies. All items must be original equipment or domestic equivalents as permitted under FAR 52.211-6, and delivery is required on-site at the ORNL facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with delivery personnel must be U.S. citizens due to security protocols. The procurement triggers a range of federal compliance obligations including anti-kickback provisions, contractor code of conduct, trafficking in persons prevention, limitations on pass-through charges, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, all applicable due to contract value thresholds. Security and data protection mandates are stringent, requiring U.S. data residency, Cyber Liability insurance of $2 million, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and FIPS 140-2 for information security, and adherence to the Privacy Act for personally identifiable information handling. Labor standards under the Walsh-Healey Act, paid sick leave requirements, and E-Verify enrollment are mandatory, alongside substance abuse program compliance and personal identity verification for facility access. Packaging and transportation must conform to DOE Orders 460.1D and 460.2B for hazardous materials, though specific MIL-STDs or marking formats are not detailed. Proposals are due by July 30, 2026, with no defined evaluation factors, award basis, or contract value disclosed, and no socioeconomic set-asides are in effect. The contract requires full compliance with multiple FAR and DEAR clauses governing ethics, accountability, property management, and reporting of nonconforming items, and all representations confirm that the respondent is not a small business, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged entity.