Hollow Fiber Membrane Spinning System

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "ANL-70B (Long Version) - Reps & Certs," dated January 13, 2025, is a comprehensive set of representations and certifications required from offerors for solicitations issued by Argonne National Laboratory. It serves to gather essential information about the offeror's business, compliance status, and eligibility for various contract types and provisions.

• General Information: Includes fields for company legal name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Doing Business As (DBA), physical address, primary performance location, and primary contacts.
• Business Organization & Small Business Status: Requires identification of the entity type, state of incorporation, and selection of applicable small business classifications (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone).
• NAICS Code: Requires the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and corresponding size standard.
• FAR Clauses & Representations: Covers numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, requiring certifications and representations related to:
  • Covered Telecommunications Equipment and Services (FAR 52.204-26)
  • Laboratory Terms and Conditions
  • Suspect Counterfeit Parts
  • Personal Conflict of Interest
  • Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (FAR 52.227-14)
  • Small Business or Non-Profit Status (Public Law 96-517)
  • Patent Terms and Right to Request Patent Waiver
  • Exemption from Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-48, 52.222-52)
  • Affirmative Action Compliance (FAR 52.222-25)
  • Equal Opportunity Compliance (FAR 52.222-26)
  • Buy American Act – Supplies (FAR 52.225-1)
  • Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FAR 52.204-10)
  • Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment and other Responsibility Matters (FAR 52.209-5)
  • Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (FAR 52.222-18)
  • Compliance Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (FAR 52.203-11)
  • Compliance with Veteran's Employment Reporting Requirements (FAR 52.222-37)
  • Certificate of Independent Price Determination (FAR 52.203-2)
  • Covenant Against Contingent Fees (FAR 52.203-5)
  • Combatting Trafficking in Persons (FAR 52.222-50)
  • Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification (FAR 52.230-1)
• Instructions for Completion: Emphasizes that the document must be executed by an authorized official and encourages registration in SAM.gov. It also specifies how to indicate responses (e.g., checking boxes, providing text).

This document is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation from Argonne National Laboratory. It requires the offeror to formally represent and certify compliance with numerous federal regulations and contract requirements. Failure to accurately complete and submit this document may impact the offeror's eligibility for award or lead to rejection of their proposal. Bidders must carefully review each section to ensure they can truthfully make the required certifications and provide the necessary information.

Other / Unclassified

This document, titled "INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF AGREEMENT (FEB 2000)", provides a standard clause for agreements. It states that in the event of any inconsistency between the English version of an agreement and any translation into another language, the English language meaning shall take precedence.

This document serves as a clarification or a standard clause that may be incorporated into agreements related to SAM.gov opportunities. Bidders should be aware that the English version of any agreement will be the controlling document in case of translation discrepancies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Argonne National Laboratory for a Hollow Fiber Membrane Spinning System. The government is procuring this system and related components/services.

• Hollow Fiber Membrane Spinning System

• CE (DOC) Certification for Spinning System

• Spinneret (Single layer) Type A (0.3/0.5/1.1 mm)

• Spinneret (Single layer) Type B (0.4/0.6/1.7 mm)

• ThePURO Mini Replacement Filters (2 years)

• Online Operation, Training, and Technical Service

• Shipping (DAP Lemont)

• Payment Terms: 100% NET 30 days UPON DELIVERY.

• Lead Time: To be confirmed by the offeror.

• Quotations must be received by: 03/20/2026.

• Submit quotations to: jmangis@anl.gov.

• Offerors must provide a published price list or a redacted invoice to show price reasonableness.

• Confirm lead time.

• Inquire about available discounts for DOE or GSA contract pricing.

Not specified in the provided document pages.

• The attached RFQ and only Argonne Terms and Conditions will govern any resultant order.
• Applicable Documentation to review and accept/complete includes:
  • Appendix "A" Argonne Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (ANL-71COM)
  • Pre-Award Information, Representations and Certifications (ANL-70B)
  • Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Agreement (PD-126)
  • Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (PD-124)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the policy and procedures for payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/Wire for contractors working with the Laboratory. It specifies the preferred method of payment and conditions under which alternative methods may be used.

• All payments will be made via EFT/Wire.
• Domestic contractors may accept payment by check or other mutually agreeable methods if the Laboratory is unable to process EFT/Wire payments, using the ANL-1094 "Electronic Transfer Authorization Form".
• For foreign contractors, wire payment is the exclusive method unless special consideration is approved.
• Payment is contingent upon the Laboratory receiving correct EFT payment information via the ANL-1094 form.
• Any intermediary or beneficiary bank charges are the contractor's responsibility.

This document informs potential bidders about the standard payment method and the required process for providing payment information. It highlights that EFT/Wire is the primary method and outlines the procedure for alternative payment methods and the contractor's responsibility for associated bank fees.