SAM #PR485301

Automated Nickel Purification System Procurement for Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for an Automated Nickel Purification System to support DOE-funded research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle, LLC - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Kamoer Industries (peristaltic pumps) - ChemGlass (glassware, reaction chambers, evaporation flask) - Ace Glass (glassware, reaction chambers, evaporation flask) - Optek / TT Electronics (optical sensors) - Panasonic (fiber optic sensors) - Clippard (solenoid valves) - White Knight (solenoid valves) - SMC (linear ball screw slides) - IKA (magnetic stirrer) - Ohaus (Mettler) (analytical balance) - Products/Components Requested: - 6x Kamoer peristaltic pumps (KPHM400-ST) - ChemDurance-CE peristaltic tubing - OPB350 series flow rate optical sensors - Panasonic FT-R43 fiber optic fluid level sensors - Clippard M223W2DFS-HV-132 series and White Knight solenoid valves - SMC linear ball screw slides and controller - ChemGlass or Ace Glass reaction chambers and evaporation flasks - In-house made Teflon lid, electrochemical controller, and evaporation chamber (Model 210-T) - Carbon electrodes (to be specified) - Power supply (up to 50 Vdc, selected with vendor) - PID temperature controller and power components - IKA low profile magnetic stirrer or similar - Ohaus (Mettler) NV3202 or similar analytical balance with serial communications - Desktop or laptop PC for automation and control - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must integrate chromatographic purification, electroplating, dissolution/oxidation, and drying stages - Software integration with Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows PC for full automation - Some components (e.g., Teflon lid, electrochemical controller, evaporation chamber) are to be fabricated in-house or specified in collaboration with the selected vendor - Protocol approval required at least 30 days before project completion; system construction must be completed within two months after design approval

Description

UT-Battelle, LLC (the Company), is the Management & Operations contractor for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) located in Oak Ridge, TN. The Company is seeking proposals for the Automated Nickel Purification System in support of a Department of Energy (DOE) funded project.   Request for Proposal - RFP-PR485301, Nickel Purification System Attachment A -  Statement of Work - Nickel Purification System, dated May 15, 2026 Attachment B - Terms and Conditions - Fixed Price Attachment C - UT-Battelle Prime  Flowdowns Attachment D - Representations and Certifications Abbreviated Attachment E - Exhibit 2, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software Attachment F1 - Exhibit 3, Authorization and Consent Attachment F2 - Exhibit 9, Technical Data Attachment F3 - Exhibit 11, Paragraph (g)(3) of Rights in Data - General Clause in Exhibit 9 Attachment F4 - Exhibit 17, Rights to Proposal Data (Technical)

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