Silicon Controlled Rectifier - FTT 38 349A 6500V (12" Twisted Leads)

The contract is for the procurement of a Silicon Controlled Rectifier, Model FTT 38 349A rated at 6500V, with attached/soldered 12-inch twisted leads, under solicitation PR489922 issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory through its contractor UT-Battelle LLC on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy. The requirement specifies the use of the exact item or a domestic equivalent under FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, and the contract is categorized as a combined type with no specific set-aside designation. Performance and delivery are required onsite at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. The solicitation is governed by a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulations, including mandatory compliance with the Buy American Act, export control regimes such as ITAR and EAR, the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, and prohibitions on child labor in manufacturing. The item must bear NRTL labeling for electrical safety compliance and must meet NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information during handling and transport. All offerors must hold a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov and submit certifications regarding business size, export classification, and labor practices, with no affirmative socioeconomic certifications indicated but available for claim. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DEAR clauses addressing veteran employment, worker safety, whistleblower protections, personal identity verification, and unauthorized obligations, with no alternate or modified clause versions applied. Payment is required to be processed electronically via the Ariba Network, with no traditional invoicing systems like WAWF referenced. Special requirements include a minimum $2 million cyber liability insurance, strict data localization rules mandating that all Personally Identifiable Information remain within the United States, and formal notification protocols for any changes to key personnel. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point under the authority of UT-Battelle LLC acting on behalf of DOE, with acceptance contingent upon full conformance to specifications, regulatory standards, and the absence of defects. The basis of award, while not explicitly stated, is inferred as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable due to the strong emphasis on compliance over qualitative evaluation. There are no specified packaging, preservation, or shipping labeling standards beyond general NRTL compliance, and FOB terms are not defined. No contract value is disclosed, but compliance thresholds for clauses like Buy American are triggered based on standard regulatory limits.