PowderPro Lab-Scale Granulator or Equivalent

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its contractor UT-Battelle LLC at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is soliciting a PowderPro LS-6 Freeze Dryer or a qualified domestic equivalent under solicitation number PR481120, with responses due by July 21, 2026. The equipment is intended for use at the DOE’s facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and must comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in Attachment C-BOM. The contract is classified as combined, with no specific set-aside designation, and is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). Technical compliance is mandatory, requiring NRTL-certified electrical components, adherence to OSHA and NFPA 70E standards, and compliance with export control laws including ITAR and EAR. Offerors must ensure all equipment is free from defects, unused unless otherwise authorized, and properly marked with accurate country of origin. Safety and security protocols are strictly enforced, including mandatory DOE security clearances for personnel accessing classified information or special nuclear material, background investigations covering fingerprints, drug screening, credit checks, and employment verification, with random drug testing for cleared individuals. Contractors must implement an Integrated Safety Management system, conduct hazard analyses, and report any occupational injuries, security incidents, or export-controlled activities immediately. Proposals must be submitted electronically, with invoicing required through the Ariba Network to the designated payment office. No formal contract value is stated, and while specific evaluation weights are not provided, technical acceptability—particularly regarding safety, security, and regulatory compliance—is a prerequisite for award, suggesting a trade-off approach over lowest-price technically acceptable. There is no defined period of performance, option clauses, or OCI provisions, and no socioeconomic or small business certifications are required, though compliance with PII protection, anti-gratuity rules, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act remains essential. All deliverables must be shipped FOB Origin, with title and risk of loss transferring to the government upon acceptance at the designated delivery point.