Condenser Water Box and Tubesheet Protective Coating – Building 450
SOL #: 6-B175-Q-00172-00Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Energy
Energy, Department Of
ARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR
Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320)
PSC
Air Conditioning Equipment (4120)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Argonne National Laboratory, a DOE contractor, is soliciting proposals for Condenser Water Box and Tubesheet Protective Coating Services for three water-cooled chiller units in Building 450. This opportunity aims to provide long-term corrosion protection for internal surfaces. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, containment systems, waste disposal, quality control, and incidentals. Key tasks include:
- Internal surface preparation via abrasive blast to SSPC-SP10 / NACE No. 2 minimum.
- Surface restoration to repair pitting and irregularities with epoxy.
- Application of a two-coat high-build immersion-rated coating system with a minimum total dry film thickness (DFT) of 20 mils.
- Conducting inspections (DFT readings, holiday detection, defect repair) and providing documentation.
- Proposed systems must meet performance requirements; no proprietary products are specified.
- Work is to be performed by the contractor's direct employees, with subcontracting not preferred.
Performance Standards
- Verified adhesion and coating thickness meeting manufacturer specifications.
- A minimum five (5) year performance warranty against coating failure.
- Compliance with SSPC/NACE standards, OSHA regulations, coating manufacturer technical data sheets, and Argonne ES&H requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: 4120 (Air Conditioning Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Building 450, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois.
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Questions Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: February 26, 2026
Submission Requirements & Key Documents
Bidders must submit:
- An executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation.
- A proposal with all costs incorporated and quoted in USD.
- Completed ANL-70B Reps & Certs, which includes business organization details, small business classifications, NAICS code, and certifications for various FAR clauses (e.g., 52.204-26, 52.222-25, 52.225-1, 52.209-5).
- A Certificate of Insurance.
- Acceptance of the ANL-71 COM Terms and Conditions, covering general contract clauses, cybersecurity, and suspect counterfeit parts.
- Acceptance of the ANL-366H Supplemental Onsite Terms, detailing stringent requirements for "High Risk" work, including indemnity, mandatory insurance (General Liability, Auto, Professional, Worker Compensation), and extensive Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) compliance.
- Review and sign Addendum 0001.
- Review Appendix D-8-C Intellectual Property Provisions, noting the government's unlimited rights to technical data in proposals and data produced under the contract.
- Review Chiller Submittal Drawings, providing technical specifications for the Carrier AquaEdge Chiller.
- Pre-mobilization submittals (work plan, coating data sheets, SDS, QC plan) and assurance of manufacturer-trained/certified applicators are also required.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Jenna Doria-Garner at jdoria@anl.gov or 630-252-6988.
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Points of Contact
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