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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 federal regulations, and other relevant factors.

• Organization Type: Offeror must identify their business structure (e.g., Individual, Corporation, LLC).
• Small Business Status: Certifications regarding small business, small business joint ventures, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, 8(a) business development, woman-owned small business, and HUBZone small business status.
• Export Control: Representations concerning whether items being furnished are Trigger List Items, Military/Space Items, or Dual Use Items, and requires 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 end products.
• Telecommunications & Video Surveillance: Representations regarding the prohibition of contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.
• Conflict of Interest: Certification regarding the absence of organizational or personal conflicts of interest, or disclosure of any such conflicts.
• Payments to Influence Federal Transactions: Certification regarding payments made to influence federal transactions.

Completing this form accurately is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their eligibility and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Failure to provide accurate representations and certifications may result in disqualification or impact the evaluation of the offer. Bidders must carefully review each section and provide the required information or certifications to ensure their proposal meets the government's requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is requesting a Firm Fixed Price proposal/quote for the same or domestic equivalent of an 8-Slot, 8GB/s Max Bandwidth, PXI Chassis (REFURBISHED Fully Tested + 2 Year Warranty) and a 2.3 GHz Eight-Core, PXI Controller (REFURBISHED Fully Tested + 2 Year Warranty). Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

• Refurbished 8-Slot, 8GB/s Max Bandwidth, PXI Chassis with 2-Year Warranty.

• Refurbished 2.3 GHz Eight-Core, PXI Controller with 2-Year Warranty.

• A firm fixed price quote with proposed delivery schedule.

• Completed and signed Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated 10/01/2025).

• Compliance with ORNL Terms and Conditions (BSD-CS-2154).

• Compliance with Prime Contract Flowdown Clauses (BSD-CS-2258).

• Submission of a Bill of Materials (RFP448150 - Bill of Materials).

• FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Validity Period: 120 days.

• Period of Performance: To Be Determined.

• Proposals are due by 4:00 PM EST on 02/20/2026.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer.

• Award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

• Questions are due by 02/18/2026 at 4:00 PM EST and must be submitted in writing via email.

• Small Business Set-Aside: No.

• NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.

• The following attachments are relevant: ORNL Terms and Conditions, Prime Contract Flowdowns, Bill of Materials, and Representations & Certifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Terms & Conditions - Purchase Order Commercial Items & Services Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold." It establishes the contractual framework between the Company (UT-Battelle, LLC, acting for the U.S. Department of Energy) and the Seller for the procurement of commercial items and services.

• 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 > Supplemental Flowdown).
• 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 performance standards.
• Shipping Terms: Mandates U.S. citizen delivery drivers for onsite deliveries.
• Electrical Equipment: Requires NRTL listing or evaluation for electrical equipment.
• 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 by the Company.
• Excusable Delay: Defines conditions under which nonperformance may be excused.
• Public Release of Information: Prohibits unauthorized use of Company or ORNL names and requires consent for media releases.
• Access: Requires compliance with DOE facility rules.
• Changes: Specifies that only the Procurement Officer can authorize changes and outlines the process for equitable adjustments.
• Insurance and Indemnity: Mandates insurance coverage and indemnification of the Company and Government.
• Information Technology: Requires adherence to IT security policies.
• Gratiuties: Prohibits offering gratuities to Company employees.
• Incorporation by Reference: Lists various FAR, DEAR, and DOE clauses that are incorporated into the agreement.
• Employee Concerns Program / Differing Professional Opinions: Outlines procedures for employees to raise concerns.
• Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Details requirements for handling PII, including security safeguards and incident reporting.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the fundamental terms and conditions that will govern any resulting purchase order. Bidders must review these terms to understand their obligations regarding performance, compliance, warranties, insurance, termination, data protection, and other critical aspects of the agreement. Failure to comply with these terms can lead to termination or other remedies. It also clarifies the order of precedence for various contract documents, which is important for interpreting the overall agreement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "PRIME SUPPLEMENTAL FLOWDOWN DOCUMENT - ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR SUBCONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS UNDER Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725," outlines mandatory flow-down clauses from Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) contract with the Department of Energy (DOE). It specifies that these terms and conditions are incorporated by reference and apply to subcontracts and purchase orders under the prime contract. The document clarifies that in case of conflict with other terms, the version in this document takes precedence. It also states that any clause inapplicable to a specific subcontract shall be considered self-deleting.

• Flow-down Clauses: The document lists numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses, along with specific DOE directives (e.g., 970 series clauses).
• Applicability Thresholds: Many clauses are qualified by applicability thresholds based on dollar value (e.g., Simplified Acquisition Threshold, $200,000, $7.5 million) or contract type (e.g., construction, cost reimbursement, commercial items).
• Specific Sections: Clauses are categorized by applicability, including general flow-downs, those applicable to specific contract types (e.g., construction, service, IT, real estate), and those related to specific procurements (e.g., nuclear materials, foreign travel).
• Conflict Resolution: Explicitly states that this document's clauses take precedence in case of conflict with other terms.
• Self-Deleting Clauses: Inapplicable clauses are considered self-deleting.

This document is crucial for potential subcontractors and vendors. It details the mandatory terms and conditions that will be flowed down from the prime contract. Bidders must review these clauses to understand their contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and any specific limitations or conditions that will apply to their work, especially concerning regulatory compliance, labor standards, data rights, and reporting. Understanding these flow-downs is essential for accurate proposal preparation and for assessing the overall feasibility and requirements of performing work under this prime contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C - Bill of Materials - PR448150.pdf", appears to be a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a pricing sheet related to a solicitation (RFP448150). It lists specific items, their part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, and potentially pricing information.

• Item Description: Details the specific equipment being listed, such as an "8-Slot, 8GB/s Max Bandwidth, PXI Chassis" and a "2.3 GHz Eight-Core, PXI Controller". Both items are noted as "REFURBISHED Fully Tested + 2 Year Warranty or domestic equivalent".
• Part Number: Identifies the specific part numbers for the items (PXIe-1082 and PXIe-8880).
• Manufacturer: Lists the manufacturer as "National Instruments" for both items.
• Quantity: Specifies a quantity of 1 for each item.
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for "Unit Price", "Total Price", "Lead Time", and "Country of Origin", though these are largely blank in the provided snippet, suggesting they are to be filled in by a vendor.

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines specific components or equipment required for the opportunity. Bidders will likely need to use this attachment to provide accurate pricing, confirm availability, and ensure they can meet the specified requirements for the refurbished items, including the warranty. The blank fields indicate where vendors are expected to provide their pricing and lead time information.