Domestic Equivalent Actuator Manufacturing or Sourcing

The contract requires the provision of a U.S.-manufactured or U.S.-sourced equivalent to the GROB LinearChain SK12 actuator, ensuring full compliance with the performance, safety, and durability specifications outlined under FAR 52.211-6. The substitute must functionally match the original component in all operational and environmental conditions without compromise, and all manufacturing or sourcing activities must originate within the United States to meet domestic preference requirements. The actuator will be used in applications tied to Department of Energy operations, specifically supporting mission-critical systems at the Oak Ridge facility with a ZIP code of 37830. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 333995, which classifies other industrial machinery manufacturing, and is open for responses until July 3 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a Department of Energy contractor, indicating that the end use involves federal government science and engineering programs. While no set-aside classification or point of contact details are provided, the performance location is clearly designated as Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and all deliverables must adhere to the strict U.S. origin mandate without exceptions for foreign components or assembly.