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X-Ray Transmission Sorter
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Argonne National Laboratory, operating under the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking a firm fixed price proposal for an X-ray transmission (XRT) based sorting system designed to automate the classification of lithium-ion batteries, minerals, colored plastics, and metals. The system must serve as a flexible research platform with open access to data and control interfaces, enabling external algorithm development and experimentation tied to critical materials supply chains and recycling technologies. The solicitation, numbered 6-S176-Q-00258-00 and issued on May 18, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a signed copy of an incorporated addendum included. Proposals must be structured in three separate volumes: technical, business/management, and price, with no page limits specified but a requirement for concise, unembellished content. Evaluation will follow a best value trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical approach over price, with emphasis on detection accuracy, system reliability, automation, data openness, and algorithm modifiability. Environmental safety and health compliance is critical, including adherence to 21 CFR 1020.40, radiation leakage limits of ≤0.5 mR/hr at 5 cm, lithium-ion battery fire mitigation, and safety interlocks, supported by FAT and SAT radiation surveys. Quality assurance must align with ISO 9001 and ISO 10725 calibration standards, and past performance must include three completed references in mining, mineral processing, or battery recycling. The system is to be delivered and accepted at Argonne’s facility in Lemont, IL, with FOB Destination or DAP Lemont, IL delivery terms. Offerees must register in SAM.gov, hold a UEI and CAGE code, and complete the required ANL-70B representations and certifications. Contractor personnel must obtain REAL ID-compliant access, complete online safety orientation, and comply with the Laboratory’s Code of Business Ethics. Cybersecurity policies must meet NIST or equivalent standards, with breach notification required within ten business days. The contract includes termination for convenience or cause provisions, and all subcontracts must mirror the same safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations. No minimum contract value is disclosed, and payment details, COR/COTR information, or invoicing methods are not specified, reflecting the preliminary nature of the solicitation.
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Lemont, IL, 60439, USASet-Aside
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PLEASE NOTE: AN ADDENDUM HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOLICITATION. Please provide one signed copy of the addendum with your offer.
Argonne National Laboratory seeks to acquire an X-ray transmission (XRT)-based sorting system for the automated classification of lithium-ion batteries, minerals, colored plastics, and metals. The system will serve as a flexible research platform enabling user programmability, algorithm development, and experimentation across a wide range of materials related to critical materials supply chains and recycling technologies. The system should provide open access to data and control interfaces to support external analysis and the creation of custom algorithms.
Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 6-S176-Q-00258-00 based on Argonne Statement of Work, "X-Ray Transmission Sorter" dated December 16, 2025.
*EVALUATION IS BASED UPON BEST VALUE CRITERIA*
UChicago Argonne, LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne or Laboratory) under a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has the responsibility of obtaining the item(s) which are the subject of this Request for Proposal (RFP). You are invited to submit a firm fixed price proposal for meeting this requirement. Your attention is directed to the enclosed documents which constitute requirements for this RFP and should be fully complied with and completed as indicated. Note that this is a request for proposal, not a contract/agreement. The Laboratory intends to issue an award resulting from this solicitation based on the Best Value/Trade-Off methodology.
It should be understood, this RFP neither commits nor obligates the Laboratory to purchase any goods/services under this RFP or its resulting agreement/contract.
Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or questions of interpretation of the solicitation, statement of work, technical requirements etc. must request it in an email to mollyhunter@anl.gov by May 12, 2026, 3PM CST, to allow a reply to be provided to all prospective offerors after May 14, 2026.
Offers shall be submitted via e-mail to Molly Hunter by May 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM, CDT. Please reference the RFP number 6-S176-Q-00258-00 in the subject line.
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