NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC., DIL 502 Select w/ SiC Furnace and Turbo Pump. ** OR – Domestic Equivalent **
Overview
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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
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is soliciting quotations for a NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC., DIL 502 Select with SiC Furnace and Turbo Pump, or an equivalent domestic system. This Firm Fixed Price contract aims to procure an automatic apparatus for thermomechanic analysis for the Materials Science and Technology Division. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
ORNL requires a DIL 502 Select system, or equivalent, featuring a double measuring system with a temperature range of -180 to 1600°C. Key specifications include "NanoEye" optoelectronic sensors, automatic sample length measurement, adjustable contact force, and a color touch display. The system must include Proteus software 9.x for data acquisition and evaluation, with optional extensions. Required accessories encompass various furnace types (SiC heating element, high-temperature tube furnace), protective tubes, gas control blocks, sample holders, crucibles, and cooling devices. The awarded contractor will be responsible for packing, shipping, system installation, start-up, and user training. Software quality assurance, defect notification processes, and support for new releases are also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Place of Performance: Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States
- Proposal Due Date: May 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Offer Validity: 120 days
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must submit a firm fixed price quotation for the items detailed in Attachment C (Bill of Materials) and a completed, signed copy of Attachment D (Representations and Certifications – Abbreviated). Any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions must be clearly identified. Proposals are to be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer. Evaluation will consider any exceptions taken to the solicitation provisions.
Key Requirements & Compliance
Potential bidders must adhere to several critical attachments:
- Attachment A (Terms & Conditions): Outlines standard Purchase Order terms, including warranty, inspection, shipping (delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens for DOE labs), electrical equipment listing (NRTL), PII protection, and insurance.
- Attachment B (Prime Flowdown Clauses): Incorporates mandatory US Government regulatory and customer flow-down obligations from ORNL's prime contract with the Department of Energy, including numerous FAR and DEAR clauses related to ethics, Buy American Act, IT security, and intellectual property.
- Attachment D (Reps & Certs): Requires certifications on business status, export control, child labor, prohibited telecommunications equipment, conflicts of interest, and business size.
- Attachment E (Commercial Computer Software): Specifies terms for software licensing, rejecting common commercial license clauses inconsistent with Federal law or ORNL's prime contract (e.g., licensee indemnity, automatic renewal, late fees).
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Scott Scarbrough (scarbroughws@ornl.gov)