Ladders, Scaffolding, and accessories

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its contractor UT-Battelle LLC at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is soliciting domestic products including ladders, scaffolding, and accessories under solicitation number RFPSSPR464972. Offers must supply brand-name or equal products that meet or exceed the technical specifications outlined in Attachment C, the Bill of Materials, with all items required to be domestically produced. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and proposals are due by July 27, 2026, with performance taking place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory, including prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from entities linked to China, such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera, under FAR 52.204-25. Offerors must certify that no federal funds were used for lobbying, disclose any potential organizational or personal conflicts of interest, and affirm compliance with child labor standards under Executive Order 13126. All respondents must maintain an active Unique Entity ID through SAM.gov and self-certify their business size, though no socioeconomic set-asides are indicated. While the contract type is listed as combined, no specific pricing, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or evaluation criteria are provided, and no payment, invoicing, or contract administration details including COR/COTR contact information are specified. Inspection is presumed to occur at the place of performance, and compliance with the Buy American Act and export control regulations including EAR and ITAR is required. No formal packaging, preservation, or marking standards are detailed, and no options, warranties, or delivery timelines are outlined.