Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Energy was posted on May 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

X-Ray Transmission Sorter

Closed
6-S176-Q-00258-00Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

Active Opportunities Like This One

AI Contract Overview

Show more

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.

General Info

Argonne seeks XRT sorting system proposals for lithium-ion batteries, metals, plastics, due May 19, 2026.

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Lemont, IL, 60439, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

9

Addendum No. 001 to RFP 6-S176-Q-00258-00

DOC, High priority: read this firstamendment
High

ANL-366M Moderate Risk On-Site Supplemental Conditions

PDF, High priority: read this firstcontract-document
High

Appendix D-8-C Intellectual Property Provisions

PDF, High priority: read this firstsow
High

Argonne National Laboratory X-Ray Transmission Sorter Statement of Work

DOCX, High priority: read this firstsow
High

Enclosure 2 Appendix A-71COM-22-OCT-2025 Contract Clauses

PDF, High priority: read this firstcontract-document
High

Enclosure 4 Evaluation Criteria for X-Ray Sorter

PDF, High priority: read this firstevaluation-criteria
High

Enclosure 7 Special Clauses - Progress Payments 02-SEP-2015

PDF, High priority: read this firstspecial-clauses
High

RFP 6-S176-Q-00258-00 X-Ray Transmission Sorter

PDF, High priority: read this firstrfp
High

Enclosure+5+ANL-70B+Reps+and+Certs+Long-13-JAN-2025.PDF

PDF

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Sign up to view the full breakdown with detailed analysis of each section.

Timeline

1 update
PhaseClosed
Posted

Solicitation

Notice updated

Response deadline changed from May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response Deadline

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

Find active opportunities like this

Get full access to discover similar active contracts, track opportunities, and build proposals with AI assistance.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor
Contacts1 person available
OfficeLemont, IL, 60439, USA
Office AddressLemont, IL, 60439, USA

Full Description

Show more

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 contact@example.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.

More opportunities from Department Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 236220
Federal
RFP 7-B164-P-00002-00 (RR GC BPA FY27)
Solicitation # 7-B164-P-00002-00
Solicitation 7-B164-P-00002-00 is a request for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide general contractor services for Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and other directed sites within Will and DuPage Counties, Illinois. The scope of work includes on-demand modifications, repairs, construction, alterations, and installations encompassing architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. The contract is structured with a one-year base period and two one-year options, with work executed via individual firm fixed price task orders. These task orders are generally expected not to exceed 350,000 dollars each, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 50 task orders. The potential aggregate value per BPA ranges from 500,000 dollars to 4 million dollars. Award selection will be based on a best value trade-off methodology, prioritizing the highest technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated cost, provided the offeror and its subcontractors demonstrate a record of good safety performance. Key requirements include the submission of payment and performance bonds totaling 4 million dollars within 10 days of the contract effective date, compliance with Buy American and Davis-Bacon regulations, and the use of LCPtracker for certified payrolls. While not set aside for small businesses, the NAICS code is 236220. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Nick Hitzler by 3:00 P.M. on November 11, 2026.
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

POSTED

15 days ago

DEADLINE

in 14 days
View Details
NAICS: 54171
Federal
Chain Reaction Innovations - Energy Technology Innovation
Solicitation # 6-BB47-P-00203-00
The Chain Reaction Innovations program, managed by Argonne National Laboratory for the Department of Energy, is seeking innovators for its 2027 cohort to accelerate the commercialization of early-stage physical science and energy technology. This initiative embeds selected innovators within the laboratory for up to 24 months, providing access to specialized facilities, technical mentorship, and funding. Support is structured through a first-year ORISE fellowship, which includes a personal stipend, travel allowance, and health benefits, with the possibility of a second-year renewal based on a midpoint performance review. All participants must enter into a standard, non-negotiable Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) and obtain DOE approval for site access. Eligibility is limited to individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with at least five years of research and development experience; incorporated entities are prohibited from applying. Applicants are evaluated on their technical strength, entrepreneurial drive, the potential economic impact of their project concept, and the alignment of their technology with the DOE mission. Required application materials include a personal narrative, a technical vision, a business idea, a one-page resume, and a five-page technical deck, all submitted via the program's online portal. The program emphasizes high-impact innovations that enhance national, economic, and energy security.

POSTED

about 2 months ago

DEADLINE

in 1 day
View Details

Find Active Opportunities Like This

Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS