Vortex ME16 Silicon Drift Detector & Components

The solicitation numbered 6-B187-Q-00278-00 seeks quotations for the supply of a Vortex ME16 Silicon Drift Detector & Components from contractors under the Department of Energy, administered by Argonne National Laboratory. The response deadline is June 10, 2026, and all submissions must be emailed to jmangis@anl.gov. Offerors are required to review and accept the Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (ANL-71COM, dated October 22, 2025), complete and return the Pre-Award Representations and Certifications form (ANL-70B, dated January 13, 2025), sign Page One of the RFQ (ANL-70), and provide a published price list or redacted invoice to verify price reasonableness. Country of origin must be confirmed, and if shipping internationally, the ship-from location and HTS code must be provided. Tariff charges cannot be billed separately and must be included in the unit price, as they are considered unallowable costs by the Department of Energy. Lead time must be stated, and offerors are asked to disclose whether any discounts are available for DOE or if the quote falls under a GSA contract, including the contract number and expiration date. All items are subject to FOB Destination terms for domestic shipments and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP for international shipments, with title and risk of loss passing to the Laboratory only upon formal acceptance. Compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses is mandatory, including restrictions on payments to influence federal transactions, contractor ethics and conduct, whistleblower rights, prohibition on certain telecommunications and surveillance equipment, cybersecurity safeguarding, and requirements related to small business utilization and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Contractors must also adhere to the Buy American Act, comply with FAR provisions on combating human trafficking, and certify they are not debarred or suspended. Additional requirements include full compliance with DOE Directives 221.1B and 231.1B, adherence to IT security standards such as NIST, SOC2, and ISO, and provision of a valid W-9 form to Argonne’s tax department. The warranty for noncomplex supplies is two years unless otherwise stated, and the Laboratory retains the right to reject nonconforming items, request repairs or replacements at no additional cost, or seek equitable price adjustments. Any contract award will be governed solely by