ZWICK Lugged Valve w/Gearbox

ORNL is seeking four units of a 4-inch 150-pound ZWICK lugged valve with gearbox, or a domestic equivalent, under solicitation number PR474905, which applies the FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal clause. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332911 for industrial valve manufacturing, with no small business set-aside, and is conducted as a firm fixed price transaction. Proposals must be submitted via email to Brittanie Mack-Brewster at mackbrewstbc@ornl.gov by 4:00 PM EST on June 8, 2026, and must remain valid for 120 days. All offers are required to include a dedicated "Exceptions/Non-Compliance" section; the absence of this section constitutes full acceptance of all terms. Respondents must register in SAM.gov, maintain an active Unique Entity ID, and complete the abbreviated representations and certifications form, including declarations on small business status, veteran ownership, 8(a) designation, and whether items qualify as Trigger List Items for nuclear applications. Delivery to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory site is restricted to United States citizens, and foreign nationals will be denied access. The valve must meet specified performance standards and be free from defects in design and workmanship, with nonconforming items subject to replacement or correction at the seller’s expense. All electrical components require certification by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, with field evaluations performed at the seller’s cost. The contract incorporates numerous government flow-down clauses from the DOE prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, including requirements for environmental, safety, and health integration, workplace substance abuse programs, compliance with federal laws and DOE directives, aerosol and foam restrictions, and utilization of small businesses. Additional obligations include adherence to the Buy American Act for offers exceeding $150,000, compliance with combating trafficking in persons regulations, and mandatory insurance coverage of at least $2 million each for commercial general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability. Gratuities to ORNL personnel are strictly prohibited, and violations may result in termination for default. Payment for awarded contracts will be processed via the Ariba Network supplier portal, and all deliverables must conform to quality assurance standards referenced in DOE O 414.1E and applicable FAR clauses including 52.246-9, 52.246-26,