Inline UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

The solicitation seeks an Inline UV-Vis Spectrophotometer meeting stringent technical specifications, including a wavelength range of 200 to 900 nm, wavelength accuracy within ±0.5 nm, spectral bandwidth under 2 nm, and a read time of two seconds or less. The instrument must be compact, with dimensions no larger than 18 x 18 x 17 cm and a weight of 3.5 kg or less, and feature a lamp lifetime of at least 10 years. It must support multiple-wavelength acquisition, absorbance versus time data collection, and software control allowing user-defined parameters for operation and data capture. Flexible flow-cell placement anywhere in the flow path is required, along with full PC communication compatibility. The procurement is being conducted under the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning that proposals must first meet all technical requirements to be considered, after which the lowest-priced acceptable offer will be selected. The contract is issued by Argonne National Laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy, with a solicitation number of 6-B185-Q-00329-00, NAICS code 334516, and a response deadline of June 26, 2026. All proposals must include a fully executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation and the ANL-70A Representations and Certifications, along with the country of origin for the equipment. The place of performance is Lemont, Illinois, with delivery terms requiring FOB Destination for domestic shipments and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP for international shipments. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for proper packaging and shipping, and remains liable for any damages resulting from improper handling until acceptance by the Laboratory. Title and risk of loss transfer only upon formal acceptance. Payment conditions require delivery and acceptance before invoicing, with options for ACH, wire transfer (requiring ANL-1094 form), or check; Paymode setup is needed for electronic payments. Compliance with multiple FAR clauses is mandatory, including those related to ethics, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity safeguarding, prohibition of covered telecommunications and surveillance equipment, small business utilization, labor standards, anti-trafficking, and restricted procurement from Kaspersky Lab or other defined entities. Cybersecurity requirements mandate alignment with NIST, SOC2, ISO, and other standards, and configurations must derive from NIST checklists. All offerors must certify compliance with the Buy American Act