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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Energy was posted on July 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RFP-A26-0974 Parts for high-throughput reactor

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Ames Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, is soliciting bids for parts required to outfit a high-throughput reactor, with detailed specifications outlined in Appendix C of the solicitation. The request, identified as RFP-A26-0974, was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible vendors may compete without restriction. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 applies, indicating the nature of the goods involved relates to instrumentation and laboratory equipment manufacturing. The contract will be performed at the Ames Laboratory facility in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50011. Primary point of contact is Trevor Gunderson, reachable at 712-330-3406 or trevorg1@ameslab.gov, with Jennifer Vawter as secondary contact at 515-294-3406 or jvawter@ameslab.gov. All submissions and inquiries must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation.

General Info

Ames Lab seeks bids for reactor parts by July 23, 2026, delivery to Ames, Iowa, open to all vendors, NAICS 334516.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Ames Laboratory - DOE ContractorView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

IA, 50011, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Addendum 1 to RFP A26-0974

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Appendix+A+-+Term+and+Conditions+for+FP+Commercial+Products+and+Commercial+Services+dated+3-12-2024.pdf

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Appendix+C+-+Reps+and+Certs+Supplemental.docx

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Submitted Questions for A26-0974

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Appendix+D-9+IPP+%28Commercial+Supplies+and+Services+Requiring+Delivery+of+Data%29.pdf

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A26-0974+RFP.pdf

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Appendix+B+-+Specifications+for+parts+for+high-throughput+reactor.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Ames Laboratory - DOE Contractor
Contacts2 people available
OfficeAmes, IA, 50011, USA
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Department Of Energy → Ames Laboratory - DOE Contractor
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Office AddressAmes, IA, 50011, USA

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Ames Lab is seeking to acquire parts for a high-throughput reactor. The specifications are included in Appendix C.