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Vacuum Chamber

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PR497734Federal

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory, managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the fabrication of a custom high-vacuum chamber for the Neutron Technologies Division's High Flux Isotope Reactor. This Firm Fixed Price subcontract, identified by solicitation number PR497734, requires the construction of a chamber using Aluminum 6061 and Stainless Steel 304, featuring a welded skeleton and electropolished surface finishing. The unit must meet strict technical specifications, including a total leak rate of less than 2.0E-9 Torr-L/secod as verified by Helium leak testing using a Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector. The anticipated period of performance is from September 25, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with proposals due by September 21, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating offerors on technical acceptability, price balance, and affordability. Requirements include strict contamination control, the use of non-sulfurous cutting oils, and cleaning with de-ionized water. Offerors must provide comprehensive representations and certifications, including compliance with the Buy American Act and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. The submission package must include a cost proposal, a list of key personnel, and any exceptions or non-compliance notes. This is not a small business set-aside procurement.

General Info

ORNL seeks LPTA proposals for a custom high-vacuum chamber by September 21, 2026.

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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POCI Terms and Conditions - Purchase Order Commercial Items and Services (SAT)

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PR497734 - Vacuum Chamber Drawing Package

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RFP PR497734 - Vacuum Chamber

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BSD-CS-2123 Annual Representations and Certifications - International

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Representations and Certifications - Abbreviated (BSD-CS-2260)

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Ornl Ut-Battelle Llc-Doe Contractor
Contacts2 people available
OfficeOak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
Office AddressOak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
Contacts
Stacey Johnson
Markus Camfield

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Neutron Technologies Division is in need of a custom Vacuum Chamber.  The exact specification can be found with in the attached Drawing Package.  

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