MM500 Nano Ball Mill Mixer with Accessories or its Equivalent
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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
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), under the Department of Energy, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeking Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) quotes for an MM500 Nano Ball Mill Mixer with accessories or its equivalent. The procurement aims to acquire essential laboratory equipment, with all items required to be received by September 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of an MM500 Nano Ball Mill Mixer and associated accessories. The specific items to be quoted, as detailed in the DRAFT Purchase Order (ENCLOSURE A), include the ball mill mixer, Zirconium Oxide Grinding Jars, Stainless Steel Grinding Jars, Grinding Balls (Zirconia), and O-rings. Bidders are permitted to offer alternate products, provided they possess equivalent or greater performance parameters. Suppliers offering alternatives must list the manufacturer, model, and part numbers, and furnish sufficient documentation to allow thorough evaluation of equivalency by BSA.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Quote
- Agency: Department of Energy / Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Place of Performance: Upton, NY 11973, United States
- Response Due Date: April 23, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
- Delivery Deadline: All items must be received prior to Fiscal Year-End, September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: H266 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
Submission Requirements
Bidders must provide an "All Inclusive" FFP Quote, including the current date, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Country of Origin (COO), and Lead Time. Any available discounts should be offered for the best price. For pricing justification, a published online price list is required; alternatively, a redacted invoice from another customer or a webpage screenshot showing online pricing for the same or similar items will suffice. US vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with their UEI. Foreign vendors are exempt from SAM registration but must complete AMS-Form-050.
Terms & Conditions
Any resulting purchase order will be subject to the attached Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (Rev. 23.0, May 2025) and BNL-QA-101 Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements. These comprehensive terms cover aspects such as definitions, order of precedence, payment (net 30 days), termination, warranties, compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and numerous incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses. Bidders are strongly advised to review these terms to understand their contractual obligations.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Beth Gilman, gilman@bnl.gov, 631-344-4144.