ErBCO Film

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Neutron Technologies Division requires high‑temperature superconducting Erbium Barium Copper Oxide (ErBCO) thin‑film material for use in its Spallation Neutron Source. The solicitation is a fixed‑price, firm‑price RFP (RFP‑PR497343) with a “lowest price technically acceptable” (LPTA) award basis. Offerors must submit a complete technical and cost proposal by 12:00 PM EST on 17 September 2026. The anticipated performance period is 23 September 2026 through 31 October 2026 (approximately 38 days). The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, no‑set‑aside, with payment terms of Net 30 (large/foreign) or Net 15 (small) days via electronic funds transfer. Offer validity is 120 calendar days. The solicitation references a detailed Specification (Attachment A) that defines exact film characteristics, quantity, and delivery requirements. • Material: ErBCO high‑temperature superconducting thin film (specs in Attachment A). • Quantity & delivery: Defined in the Specification; delivery must occur between 23 Sep 2026 and 31 Oct 2026. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, LPTA award. • Submission: Proposals in Excel, Word, or PDF; include cost breakdown, labor, materials, and milestone payment plan. • Evaluation: Technical acceptability first, then lowest price. • Key compliance: Must be registered in SAM.gov; provide required representations & certifications; unlimited government rights to technical data unless expressly excluded. • Contact: Jared Bowlus, Procurement Officer ([email protected]).