On-Site Installation and System Startup Services

The contract entails on-site installation and system startup services for a dilatometer system at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with primary responsibilities including mechanical setup, integration of the vacuum system, calibration of the furnace, and initial diagnostics to ensure operational readiness. All work must be performed at the designated facility in Oak Ridge with zip code 37830, and the services are required to meet the technical specifications and performance standards necessary for precise thermal expansion measurements under controlled conditions. The subcontract is issued under the Department of Energy through its contractor UT-Battelle LLC, and the work is classified under NAICS code 811212, identifying it as an industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance service. Bidders must submit their proposals by 6:00 PM Eastern Time on May 6, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 27, 2026, indicating a nine-day response window. There is no set-aside classification specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible entities without restrictions based on business size or ownership type. The place of performance is fixed at the ORNL facility, and all personnel, tools, and materials required for successful system commissioning must be brought to site. The contractor is expected to complete all tasks with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and to provide documentation verifying successful integration and calibration prior to handover.