Magneto-Optical Kerr Microscope & Magnetometer

The solicitation number 6-B187-Q-00308-00 from Argonne National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, seeks quotations for a Magneto-Optical Kerr Microscope & Magnetometer, including a regular sample stage, to be delivered to Lemont, Illinois. The deadline for submissions is June 17, 2026, and all responses must be emailed to jmangis@anl.gov. Offerors must review and accept the Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (ANL-71COM), the Low Risk On-Site Supplemental Conditions (ANL-366L), Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (PD-124), and the agreement translation inconsistency clause (PD-126), while also completing and returning the Pre-Award Representations and Certifications form (ANL-70B). The equipment must meet specified technical requirements, including a wide-field optical polarization microscope with Carl Zeiss optics, an 80 kg granite base for vibration reduction, M27 screw-in objective mounting, and manual fine and coarse focusing. A published price list or redacted invoice must accompany the quote to substantiate pricing reasonableness, and all tariffs must be included within the unit price, with no separate line items permitted. The country of origin must be verified, and shipping details—domestic or international with HTS code—must be provided. Lead time from order receipt must be confirmed, and any discounts applicable to DOE or through a GSA contract must be disclosed with contract details. The contract incorporates key Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including safeguarding information systems, prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications and services, small business utilization, equal opportunity, privacy act requirements, duty-free entry, and restrictions on foreign purchases. Payment is strictly by electronic funds transfer, requiring submission of an ANL-1094 form for authorization, with foreign contractors eligible only for wire payments unless otherwise approved. Title and risk of loss transfer to the Government upon acceptance under FOB Destination for domestic shipments and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP for international shipments. Contractors must comply with safety standards under 10 CFR 851 and 835, hazardous material handling protocols, radiation and beryllium exposure controls, and must return all facility identification badges upon contract completion. All representations must be certified under penalty of perjury and False Claims Act provisions, and the contractor assumes full liability for damages resulting from improper packaging or shipping. Time is