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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Terms & Conditions for Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It establishes the contractual framework between the Company (UT-Battelle, LLC) and the Seller.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as Government, Company, Seller, Agreement, Procurement Officer, and Item.
• Order of Precedence: Specifies the hierarchy of documents in case of inconsistencies (Task Order, Purchase Order, Special Provisions, SOW, General Provisions, Attachments, Flowdown Document).
• Entire Agreement: States that these terms and the Purchase Order constitute the full agreement, requiring written modification.
• Communication: Restricts Seller's communication with the Government, with specific exceptions.
• Warranty and Inspection: Details warranties for goods and services, including freedom from defects and conformity to requirements.
• Shipping Terms: Mandates that delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens for onsite deliveries.
• Electrical Equipment: Requires electrical equipment to be listed or field evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL).
• Payment: Directs suppliers to the Ariba Network for payment information.
• Compliance with Laws: Requires Seller to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Termination: Outlines conditions for termination for convenience or default.
• Excusable Delay: Defines circumstances beyond the Seller's control that may excuse nonperformance.
• Public Release of Information: Prohibits Seller from using Company or Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) names for advertising without consent.
• Changes: Details the process for issuing changes to the Purchase Order.
• Insurance and Indemnity: Specifies insurance requirements and Seller's responsibility to indemnify the Company and Government.
• Information Technology: Requires adherence to IT security policies and standards.
• Gratuities: Prohibits offering gratuities to Company employees.
• Incorporation by Reference: Lists various FAR, DEAR, and DOE clauses that are incorporated into the agreement.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Sets forth strict requirements for the protection, use, and disclosure of PII.

This document is crucial for any potential bidder as it defines the legal and contractual obligations, requirements, and terms that will govern any purchase order issued under this framework. Bidders must review these terms carefully to understand their responsibilities regarding performance, compliance, warranties, insurance, data protection, and dispute resolution. It impacts proposal preparation by highlighting compliance requirements and potential liabilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document," outlines additional terms and conditions that are incorporated by reference into subcontracts and purchase orders under the prime contract DE-AC05-00OR22725. It serves to flow down mandatory US Government regulatory and customer obligations from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to its sellers.

• The document lists numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses, along with specific DOE directives.
• Each clause is listed with its number, title, and the date of the clause. In many cases, applicability is specified based on contract type, value thresholds, or specific conditions (e.g., "Applicable to agreements over $200,000," "Applicable to construction procurements").
• The document specifies that in case of conflict between this document and other terms and conditions, the version or date in this document takes precedence.
• It also states that clauses inapplicable to the performance of the contract are considered self-deleting.

Potential bidders should review this document to understand the mandatory flow-down clauses and conditions that will apply to their subcontracts or purchase orders under the prime contract. This includes understanding various regulatory requirements, ethical conduct standards, prohibitions, and reporting obligations that may impact their proposal preparation, contract performance, and compliance efforts. Specific attention should be paid to the applicability criteria for each clause to determine which ones are relevant to their specific offering.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C - Bill of Materials - PR443438.pdf", appears to be a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a pricing sheet related to a solicitation (RFP443438). It lists specific items, their part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, and provides fields for unit price, total price, lead time, and country of origin.

• Item 1: Density Meter - Rheonics SRD Inline Density Meter or domestic equivalent. Includes Part Number: SRD-SS-D2-DCAL1-V1, Manufacturer: Rheonics SRD, Quantity: 2.
• Item 2: Inline Adapter for 3/4" NPT SRD Sensor - Rheonics or domestic equivalent. Includes Part Number: -STD-E3-C1,C2,C3, C4, C9-T1-P1-X1-34N-CAB, Manufacturer: Rheonics SRD, Quantity: 2.
• Fields for Vendor Name, Quote Number, and Date are present but not filled.
• Fields for Unit Price, Total Price, Lead Time, and Country of Origin are present for each item but not filled.

Bidders are expected to use this document to provide pricing information for the specified items. It outlines the exact components or equipment required, including part numbers and manufacturers, and serves as a basis for proposal cost submissions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Representations and Certifications - Abbreviated," is a form that 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 federal regulations, and other relevant factors.

• Organization Type: Certification of the offeror's business structure (e.g., Individual, Corporation, LLC).
• Small Business Status: Representations regarding status as a small business, small business joint venture, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, 8(a) business, woman-owned small business, and HUBZone small business.
• Export Control: Representations concerning whether items being furnished are "Trigger List Items," "Military/Space Items," or "Dual Use Items," requiring specific details if applicable.
• Buy American Act: Certification regarding the origin of end products and components.
• Child Labor: Certification regarding the use of forced or indentured child labor in the mining, production, or manufacture of listed end products.
• Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment: Representations regarding the use of prohibited equipment and services.
• Conflict of Interest: Certification that there are no relevant facts or circumstances that could give rise to an organizational or personal conflict of interest, or disclosure of any such conflicts and proposed mitigation.
• Payments to Influence Federal Transactions: Certification regarding payments made to influence federal transactions.

Completing this form accurately is crucial for proposal evaluation. It verifies the offeror's eligibility for certain contract types or set-asides and ensures compliance with various federal acquisition regulations. Failure to complete or accurately represent information on this form may result in disqualification of the offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is requesting a firm fixed price proposal/quote for a Density Meter - Rheonics SRD Inline Density Meter and an Inline Adapter for a 3/4" NPT SRD Sensor - Rheonics, or a domestic equivalent. The award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

• A firm fixed price quote with the proposed delivery schedule.

• A completed and signed copy of the Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260).

• Any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions must be explained, including reasons and alternate solutions. Failure to address exceptions may result in the offer being deemed non-responsive.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Offer Validity Period: 120 days

• Anticipated Subcontract Period of Performance: To Be Determined

• NAICS Code: 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

• Questions Due: 01/26/2026 by 4:00 PM EST (submit in writing via email).

• Proposal Due Date: 01/29/2026 by 4:00 PM EST (submit via email to the Procurement Officer).

• Evaluation: Lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

• Small Business Set-Aside: No

• The following RFP Attachments apply: ORNL Terms and Conditions (Attachment A), Prime Contract Flowdowns (Attachment B), Bill of Materials (Attachment C), and Representations and Certifications (Attachment D).

• FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies.