Universal Robots UR30 Collaborative Robot Arm

UT-Battelle, LLC, the management and operating contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has issued solicitation number 497099 for the procurement of Universal Robot Collaborative Robot Arms or equivalent equipment. The requirement is driven by the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at ORNL, with the place of performance located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2026, and carries a response deadline of September 26, 2026. The procurement is categorized as a combined contract type under NAICS code 333998, and the primary point of contact for the solicitation is Daniel DeFord. The contract is subject to extensive regulatory oversight, incorporating mandatory US Government and Department of Energy (DOE) obligations through prime flowdown clauses. These include a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses covering ethics, labor laws, small business utilization, and export controls. Specific compliance requirements involve strict adherence to security protocols for protected data, information security standards, and physical protection programs. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with various DOE orders regarding quality assurance, records management, and the safeguarding of sensitive or classified information. While specific pricing and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, the framework establishes rigorous standards for property management, workforce requirements, and the handling of proprietary or confidential information.