Yttrium Nanoparticles, Purity: 99.9% metal basis, APS: 40um, Quantity 1 kilogram. **OR - Domestic Equivalent**

The Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is soliciting a one-kilogram quantity of yttrium nanoparticles with a purity of 99.9% on a metal basis and an average particle size of 40 micrometers, or a domestic equivalent, under solicitation RFQSSPR463181. The material must be hydrogen-stabilized yttrium powder, dry metal powder processed at 750°C with dehydrogenation under hydrogen, and the procurement is tied to the specification reference US1302 from US Research Nanomaterials Inc. as the baseline item. The solicitation is issued under the Department of Energy through UT-Battelle, LLC, acting as the DOE contractor, with a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to Scott Scarbrough at scarbroughws@ornl.gov. All offers must include a detailed firm fixed price quotation for the item listed in Attachment C, a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form BSD-CS-2260, and any exceptions to the terms, with failure to comply or submit exceptions potentially rendering the offer non-responsive. The seller must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID, and representations regarding small business status, veteran ownership, and export control compliance are required under NAICS code 325180. Delivery must occur at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with all shipments required to be physically delivered by a United States citizen; foreign nationals attempting delivery will be denied entry to the site. The seller is responsible for compliance with strict packaging and transportation standards as outlined in DOE O 460.1D for hazardous materials and must ensure all electrical components are listed or field-evaluated by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, with documentation provided. The contract incorporates a suite of FAR clauses including Buy American Act provisions for purchases above the micro-purchase threshold, Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data clauses applicable above the certification threshold, and requirements for Equal Opportunity for Veterans and Employment Reports on Veterans for agreements exceeding $200,000. Additional mandatory requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, cybersecurity controls, and maintenance of Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability/E&O, and Cyber Liability insurance policies each with a minimum $2 million annual aggregate limit