Deionization System with Recirculation and Monitoring Skid 2

UT-Battelle, LLC, as the Management & Operations contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Deionization System with Recirculation and Monitoring Skid to be installed in Building 7930, supporting a DOE-funded project. The solicitation, numbered RFP-PR485281, was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is issued under a Fixed-Fee Price contract structure, with terms and conditions specified in Attachment B. The scope of work, outlined in Attachment A, mandates full compliance with Environment, Safety, and Health protocols, requiring integration of protective measures for workers and the environment consistent with hazards associated with the system. The system must incorporate specific components referenced in Attachment C, including Thornton M300 transmitters, Pentek Big Blue housings, Grundfos SCALA2 pumps, and Electromagnetic Flow Meters, all of which must meet technical datasheet specifications. Performance is to occur at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with delivery terms specified as FOB Origin, and acceptance is contingent upon compliance with all contractual requirements, including adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, 10 C.F.R. Part 851, DOE Order O 221.1B, and NIST IPv6 standards. Inspection and acceptance authority rests with the Company on behalf of the Government, with rights to inspect at any location during manufacture or delivery. The contract incorporates a suite of FAR and DEAR clauses, including Integrity of Unit Prices, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, and Service Contract Reporting, as well as company-specific modifications covering cost accounting, counterfeit materials, foreign purchases, and special materials. Security requirements are stringent, mandating DOE access authorizations for all personnel, fingerprinting, urine analysis, credit checks, and verification of educational and employment history, with full flowdown to subcontractors. Physical access to ORNL requires compliance with the Company’s badge process, revocable for security concerns. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network, with payment processed through DOE Oak Ridge Office, and funds are tied to the prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725. Offerors must submit completed representations and certifications via Attachment E (BSD-CS-2260), which includes UEI, CAGE code,