Thermocouple Assembly – Stainless Steel Type TC12 probe

The contract entails the procurement of twelve units of a Stainless Steel Type TC12 thermocouple probe, specified under part number SF01095 and originally manufactured by TempoTech Controls Inc., with the option to supply a domestic equivalent as defined in Attachment C, the Bill of Materials. The procurement is conducted under solicitation RFQ475181 by the Department of Energy through its contractor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is issued as a firm fixed price agreement. The requirement demands that each unit be accompanied by a signed certification confirming calibration and readiness for use, with traceability to the International System of Units or the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement, including details of the calibration procedure, standards used, test dates, and item identification. All items must comply with applicable regulatory standards, including electrical equipment labeling by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and adherence to hazardous materials packaging guidelines per DOE Orders 460.1D and 460.2B. Delivery must occur at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with shipments exclusively handled by United States citizens, and foreign nationals are prohibited from onsite delivery activities. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID, provide complete representations and certifications regarding small business status, veteran ownership, export control compliance, and other socioeconomic designations, and must attest to the accuracy of all submissions under penalty of criminal prosecution or civil liability under the False Claims Act. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability coverage, each with minimum annual aggregate limits of two million U.S. dollars. The contract incorporates multiple flowdown clauses from Prime Contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, including FAR 52.223-20 (Aerosols), FAR 52.223-21 (Foams), FAR 52.219-8 (Small Business Utilization), and FAR 52.215-12 (Certified Cost or Pricing Data), along with unique ORNL terms and conditions and DOE-specific requirements such as the Splay of Hotline Poster and Program / Differing Professional Opinions under DOE Order 442.1B. Proposals must be submitted via email to Javonte Thomas by 5:00 PM EST on June 26, 2026, and must include a firm fixed price quote with a delivery schedule, signed representations and certifications, and a clear exceptions section. The award will be made to