Agilent 8900 & MassHunter Software

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C - Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-01.13.2026-1.pdf", is a Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document. It outlines additional terms and conditions that are incorporated by reference into subcontracts or purchase orders under the prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725. These clauses represent mandatory US Government regulatory and customer obligations for UT-BATTELLE, LLC, as the operator of Oak Ridge National Laboratory under contract with the Department of Energy (DOE).

The document lists numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses, along with specific DOE directives. These clauses are applicable to various types of procurements and are often contingent on specific thresholds (e.g., dollar value, type of acquisition, performance period).

Key areas covered by these flowdown clauses include:

• Restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government
• Anti-kickback procedures
• Contractor code of business ethics and conduct
• Prohibitions related to certain telecommunications, hardware, software, and services
• Protection of government interests regarding debarred or suspended contractors
• Small business subcontracting requirements
• Equal opportunity and employment reporting
• Energy efficiency
• Buy American provisions
• Restrictions on foreign purchases
• Combating trafficking in persons
• Requirements for commercial products and services
• Laws, regulations, and DOE directives
• Export control compliance
• Patent and copyright infringement
• Records and inspection
• Construction wage rate requirements
• Employment eligibility verification
• Affirmative procurement of EPA-designated items
• Rights to protected data (including for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor - ITER procurements)
• Cost accounting standards
• Nuclear materials handling and safety
• Information technology security
• Workplace substance abuse programs
• Foreign travel

Potential bidders should review this document to understand the mandatory terms and conditions that will be flowed down to their subcontracts or purchase orders if they are awarded a contract under this opportunity. It highlights significant compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and restrictions that may impact their proposal preparation, contract performance, and overall business operations. The applicability of many clauses is dependent on contract type and value, which bidders should consider when developing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bill of Materials (Attachment A) for RFQ456179, detailing the specific components and their associated costs for a potential procurement.

• Lists individual line items with descriptions, part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, and unit/total prices.
• Includes various components for an Agilent 8900 ICP-MS system, such as software configurations, tuning solutions, gas regulators, filters, and specialized cones.
• Specifies quantities and provides unit prices, summing to a total of $0.00 for all listed items.
• Notes indicate specific configurations, country of origin (USA), and recommended uses for certain parts.

This Bill of Materials is crucial for bidders to understand the exact items required for the opportunity. It provides the basis for pricing proposals and ensures that vendors are quoting the correct specifications and quantities. The $0.00 total price suggests this may be a placeholder or part of a larger pricing structure not fully detailed here.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Terms & Conditions - Commercial Products and Services," outlines the contractual terms and conditions that govern agreements for the procurement of commercial products and services by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It serves as a foundational document detailing the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both the "Seller" (vendor) and "Company" (ORNL).

This document is structured into several parts, covering a wide range of contractual aspects:

• Part 1: Applicable to All Transactions: Defines key terms, outlines dispute resolution processes, establishes order of precedence for contractual documents, details payment and administration procedures, and covers acceptance of terms, communication protocols, inspection, warranty, assignment, material requirements, transportation, title and risk of loss, compliance with laws, fines, and termination (for default and convenience).
• Part 2: Applicable When Products Include Services: Details specific responsibilities of the seller when services are part of the agreement.
• Part 3: Applicable When Seller Personnel Work on DOE Site: Covers requirements for facility access, badges, and environment, safety, and health (ES&H) protection when personnel are on DOE-controlled sites.
• Part 4: Applicable When Work Involves Access to Classified Information, Special Nuclear Material or Authorized Unrestricted Access to Areas Containing These: Addresses security clearances and related requirements.
• Parts 5, 6, and 7: Incorporate by reference various clauses applicable to agreements based on their value (in excess of simplified acquisition threshold or $500,000) or specific types of acquisitions (e.g., commercial computer software, conference management, employment eligibility verification, internet protocol technology, and reporting waste fraud and abuse).

Potential bidders must carefully review these terms and conditions to understand the contractual framework under which they will operate if awarded a contract. Key areas of focus for bidders include:

• Payment Terms: Understanding payment schedules and methods.
• Termination Clauses: Awareness of conditions under which the agreement can be terminated.
• Compliance Requirements: Adherence to laws, regulations, and specific ES&H standards, especially when working on DOE sites.
• Security Requirements: Understanding background checks and access protocols if applicable.
• Intellectual Property and Data Protection: Clauses related to government property, export control, and protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Dispute Resolution: Knowing the process for resolving disagreements.

This document is critical for bidders to assess the full scope of contractual obligations and to ensure their proposals and operations align with ORNL's requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Representations and Certifications - Abbreviated," is a form that potential offerors must complete and submit as part of their proposal. It requires the offeror to make specific representations and certifications regarding their business status, compliance with certain federal regulations, and other relevant factors.

• Type of Organization: Offeror must select their organizational type.
• Export Control: Representations regarding whether furnished items are Trigger List Items, Military/Space Items, or Dual Use Items.
• Buy American: Certification regarding the origin of end products and components.
• Child Labor: Certification regarding knowledge of child labor for listed end products.
• Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment: Representation regarding compliance with Section 889 of the NDAA.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclosure of any actual or potential organizational or personal conflicts of interest.
• Payments to Influence Federal Transactions: Certification regarding payments made to influence federal transactions.
• Employee Concerns Program and Differing Professional Opinion Process: Notification requirements for employees.
• Business Size Certification: Offeror must certify their business size status (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, HUBZone).
• NAICS Code and Size Standard: Identifies the applicable NAICS code (334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and size standard (1,000 Employees).

Completing and submitting this form accurately is a mandatory requirement for proposal submission. Bidders must carefully review each section and provide truthful certifications. Failure to complete this form correctly or accurately could impact the evaluation of their offer or lead to disqualification. The certifications cover critical areas such as compliance with federal regulations, business status, and potential conflicts of interest, all of which are important considerations for the government in awarding contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Exhibit 9, titled "Technical Data," outlines the "Rights in Data - General" clause and "Additional Data Requirements" for the subcontract. It defines terms related to data, computer software, and technical information, and specifies the rights the Government has in data produced or delivered under the contract.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Computer software," "Data," "Form, fit, and function data," "Limited rights," "Restricted computer software," "Restricted rights," "Technical data," and "Unlimited rights."
• Allocation of Rights: Details the Government's rights in data first produced under the contract, including form, fit, and function data, and instructional material. It also outlines the Seller's rights, such as asserting copyright and using, releasing, or publishing data.
• Copyright: Addresses the assertion of copyright in data and the licenses granted to the Government.
• Release, Publication, and Use of Data: Specifies conditions under which the Seller can use, release, or publish data, including restrictions related to federal law and markings.
• Unauthorized Marking of Data: Outlines procedures for handling improperly marked data and the consequences of unauthorized markings.
• Omitted or Incorrect Markings: Describes the process for correcting or adding markings to data.
• Protection of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software: Details how the Seller can withhold certain data and the treatment of data formatted as a computer database.
• Subcontracting: Requires the Seller to obtain necessary data rights from subcontractors.
• Additional Data Requirements: Allows the Company to order additional data produced or used during subcontract performance, with compensation for conversion, reproduction, and delivery.

This document is crucial for understanding the ownership, usage, and disclosure rights of technical data and computer software generated or delivered under the contract. Bidders must be aware of these provisions to ensure compliance and to properly manage intellectual property and data rights throughout the performance of the contract. It impacts how data can be shared, used, and protected, which is essential for proposal preparation and contract execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks proposals for an Agilent 8900 & MassHunter Software Bundle. The procurement is for the ORNL Enrichment Science and Engineering Division.

• The core requirement is the Agilent 8900 & MassHunter Software Bundle.

• Offerors must provide the requested products per Attachment A - RFQ456179 Bill of Materials with no exceptions.

• Technical proposals must not exceed 10 pages and should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements, including technical approach, methodologies, and schedule.

• Offerors must clearly identify any exceptions or non-compliance in a dedicated section.

• Contract type anticipated: Firm Fixed Price.

• Subcontract Period of Performance: To be determined.

• Payment terms: Net 30 days for Large Businesses, Net 15 days for Small Businesses, upon final acceptance. Payments will be made via electronic funds transfer.

• Offers are due by 03/28/2026.

• Proposal validity period: 120 days.

• Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability and price.

• The technical proposal should include details on technical objectives, approach, methods, schedule, and other considerations.

• Cost proposals must include breakdowns of direct labor, subcontracts, travel, materials, equipment, other direct costs, indirect expenses, and fee/profit.

• Small Business Set-Aside: No.

• NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - 1,000 Employees.

• Offerors are encouraged to maintain an active registration in SAM.gov.

• The RFP includes several attachments covering Bill of Materials, Terms and Conditions, Representations and Certifications, and Technical Data.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments in writing.

• Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer.

• The Company reserves the right to update the RFP by amendment prior to award.