Scaffolding System

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, through its contractor UT-Battelle, LLC, is soliciting a scaffolding system using ring lock components or an approved domestic alternative, as detailed in Attachment E, Specifications, and Attachment D, Bill of Materials. The solicitation, identified as RFP479902, was posted on June 22, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 PM EST on June 29, 2026. Submissions must be sent via email to Morgan Hale at halemt@ornl.gov and must include a firm fixed price quote, completed representations and certifications per BSD-CS-2260, and all referenced attachments. Delivery is required onsite at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and all personnel involved in transportation and onsite activities must be U.S. citizens. The contract encompasses the supply of scaffolding components that meet technical and safety standards, including NRTL certification for any electrical equipment, and compliance with DOE directives and federal regulations such as FAR and DFARS. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government holding authority to reject nonconforming items under UCC standards and FAR 52.246-26, requiring reporting of defects. The contract includes flowdown clauses for subcontractors covering payment acceleration for small businesses, limitations on pass-through charges, patent rights, property management with Alternate I, and displaced employee hiring preferences. Special requirements mandate U.S. citizenship for access, adherence to security protocols including PIV card compliance, anti-trafficking policies, paid sick leave accrual, and environmental compliance concerning aerosols, foams, and biobased products. No contract value is specified, but the NAICS code 532490 applies. Payment terms, invoicing methods, and accounting data are governed by standard FAR clauses without specific remittance details provided. The contract structure includes potential option periods for extension, with economic price adjustment provisions applicable. No evaluation factors or weighting criteria are publicly outlined in the solicitation materials.