SAM #6-B185-Q-00279-00

Argonne National Laboratory Solicits Microwave Resonant Cavity System for APS Beamlines

Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking proposals for a specialized microwave resonant cavity heating system to support in-situ X-ray experimentation at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) beamlines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL) - Products/Systems Requested: - TE111 microwave resonant cavity system (operating at 2.4-2.5 GHz) - Includes APS beamline access ports, X-ray-transparent windows, water-cooled cavity plate, motorized and manual translation mechanisms, and additional viewports for sample observation - Control computer (Windows-based) with installed python or LabVIEW-based control software for system operation and data logging - Water chiller for cooling the microwave generator and/or cavity - Services Requested: - Optional onsite installation, startup assistance, and training at APS beamline facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with APS infrastructure and support programmable temperature profiles and data logging - Integration with APS beamlines and support for in-situ X-ray experimentation - Proposals must include firm fixed-pricing, anticipated ship date, and country of origin - Evaluation based on lowest price, technically acceptable methodology - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; vendors must provide design, fabrication, testing, and delivery

Description

THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY

Looking to source a resonant cavity system in accordance with the attached Appendix B Statement of Work.

Please note this is in relation to Notice ID 6-B185-Q-00277-00, but must be responded to separately due to funding source.

Components from Notice ID 6-B185-Q-00277-00 to be used in resonant cavity system.

Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST May 26, 2026.

Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Please see attached solicitation package and ensure ALL 3 points are followed:

1. Please remember to sign page 1. 

2. On page 2, please also remember to complete ALL points - including anticipated ship date AND country of origin.

3. Lastly please remember to fill out your BEST AND FINAL pricing on the individual line item boxes on page 2 with firm fixed-pricing in US Dollars. 

Please be sure ALL 3 components are completed. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THESE COMPLETED. If any components are missing, your solicitation will be discarded.

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