Opportunity
SAM #6-B185-Q-00353-00
Argonne National Laboratory Solicits Benchtop ICP-OES and Laboratory Equipment
Buyer
Argonne National Laboratory
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
6-B185-Q-00353-00
NAICS
334516
Argonne National Laboratory, managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC under the Department of Energy, is seeking quotations for advanced laboratory instrumentation and support services: - Government Buyer: - Argonne National Laboratory (UChicago Argonne, LLC) - Products Requested: - Benchtop inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (1 unit) - Air cooled chiller (1 unit) - Comprehensive software platform (1 unit) - Dell OptiPlex 3080MT data station (1 unit) - Certified reference materials (1 unit) - Calibration and validation tool (1 unit) - Regional installation and connectivity accessory kit (2 units) - Services Requested: - 2 days onsite support - Extended warranty - Notable Requirements: - Spectrometer must support multi-element trace elemental analysis with full wavelength coverage (167–852 nm), solid state 27.12 MHz RF generator, thermostatically controlled Echelle polychromator, CID camera cooled to -45°C, interlocked torchbox, 3-channel peristaltic pump, and advanced gas flow and safety features - Compliance with Argonne's environmental, safety, and health requirements - All items must be compatible and suitable for laboratory use - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified in the solicitation - Quantities for most items are 1 unit, except for the installation kit (2 units)
Description
THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY
Looking to source a benchtop inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer designed for multi-element trace elemental analysis.
Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST July 22, 2026.
Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation.
Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Technical Specifications for Spectrometer:
Compact unit for bench mounting (615 x 690 x 933 mm) Full wavelength coverage from 167 to 852 nm Solid state 27.12 MHz RF generator Thermostatically controlled Echelle polychromator with the option to use Ar or N2 as purge gas CID camera cooled down to -45 degrees Celsius Fully interlocked torchbox with safety viewing window and sliding door 3-channel peristaltic pump with optimized pump speed settings for aqueous and organic samples Gas flow control of auxiliary, nebulizer and cool gas via 3 independent mass flow controllers Interlocked drain sensor LED status bar to display instrument and analysis status Gas saving standby mode Fast warm-up mode Advanced plug-in control for autosamplers, auto-dilution and other accessories