MCR 702e Space MultiDrive with Rheometer Software RheoCompass Professional Additional Device Driver and Air Dryer IDG30 (MCR XX2/XX3) with Air Filter Unit, Brand Name or Equivalent

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, acting through its contractor UT-Battelle LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, is soliciting firm fixed price proposals for the procurement of an Anton Paar MCR 702e Space MultiDrive rheometer with a low profile modification, the accompanying RheoCompass Professional software and additional device driver, and an Air Dryer IDG30 with Air Filter Unit, all labeled as brand name or equivalent. The contract requires delivery and installation of these items at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with all shipments subject to FOB Origin terms and restricted to delivery by U.S. citizens. The solicitation number is PR488118, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and the contract type is firmly fixed price with no options or extensions indicated. All deliverables must conform to strict DOE safety and compliance standards including 10 CFR §851.24, OSHA regulations, NIST IPv6 requirements, and export control laws such as ITAR and EAR. The contractor must ensure complete compliance with DOE worker safety and health protocols, including hazard analysis, medical qualifications, and cybersecurity requirements. Personnel accessing the facility must undergo a comprehensive background investigation per DOE Order 472.2, including fingerprinting, drug testing, credit checks, and verification of education and employment history, with subcontractors required to flow down these security obligations. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Ariba Network, with payment processed via electronic funds transfer. The Government retains the right to inspect and accept goods at the delivery destination, with final acceptance contingent upon conformity with specifications and absence of defects. Compliance with all FAR and DEAR clauses is mandatory, including reporting requirements for occupational injuries, security incidents, and PII breaches, though no formal evaluation factors, weights, or socioeconomic set-aside details are specified. The seller is fully responsible for adherence to packaging, labeling, and export control regulations, and must indemnify the Government against any security violations or noncompliance by employees or subcontractors.