# SAM #0000964171

PNNL procurement of 6061-T6 aluminum pocket plates and matching tooling

**Buyer:** Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** December 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 0000964171
**NAICS:** 331315, 332999

Battelle Memorial Institute’s Pacific Northwest Division, which operates Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, seeks custom aluminum cladding pocket plates and matching tooling for a fuel-conversion study.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Energy; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL); procurement is conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute, Pacific Northwest Division.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturing OEM or supplier is named. Battelle Memorial Institute is the named procurement organization.
- **Requested products:** 150 total 6061-T6 aluminum pocket plates—50 each at 0.009, 0.012, and 0.015-inch thickness—and three matching tooling items, one per thickness.
  - 0.009-inch pocket plates: part number C66T03V0, quantity 50; matching tooling, quantity 1.
  - 0.012-inch pocket plates: part number C66T02V0, quantity 50; matching tooling, quantity 1.
  - 0.015-inch pocket plates: part number C66T01V0, quantity 50; matching tooling, quantity 1.
- **Services:** First-article fabrication for evaluation, plus non-recurring engineering and tooling design as needed. Tooling design and simulation results must be presented before tooling fabrication.
- **Notable requirements:** Follow the drawings and technical specification for dimensions, tolerances, cladding, and marking. Individually vacuum-seal plates in 5-mil Mylar bags or an approved equivalent; label bags with SAP and serial numbers; mark parts with SAP, lot, and serial numbers; and clean with deionized water followed by denatured alcohol. Required documentation includes material certifications, certificates of conformance, and functional test reports; a compliant quality program is also required.
- **Delivery and term:** The solicitation specifies a required delivery deadline, but no ongoing performance term, option years, or subscription is identified.

### Description

<p>Battelle is requesting a proposal as noted in the attached RFP, Technical Specification, and<br />
drawing documents. Please also provide the following with the proposal:</p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;- Lead time<br />
&nbsp;- Completed Reps &amp; Certs form<br />
&nbsp;- Capability statement</p>

<p><br />
If there are any questions in regard to the request, please feel free to contact me directly.</p>

<p><br />
Thanks</p>

<p><br />
Chris Martin<br />
Contracting Specialist<br />
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory<br />
Phone: 509-372-6026<br />
E-mail: Christopher.martin@pnn</p>

[View original listing](https://sam.gov/opp/75b6357314164588a579f1db541e3198/view)