Description
Argonne National Laboratory seeks a qualified supplier to design, fabricate, deliver, install, and commission a custom industrial furnace for research‑and‑development testing of fuel‑flexible burners using natural‑gas and hydrogen blends (0‑100% H₂). The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation; technical acceptability is pass/fail, and the lowest price among technically acceptable offers will win. The contractor must provide a complete ANL‑70 RFQ, technical compliance response, country‑of‑origin data, lead‑time schedule, certifications, and any proposed exceptions. The work includes full engineering design, fabrication of a furnace capable of up to 5 MMBtu/hr firing, integration of retractable cooling tubes, optical access windows, and associated utilities, followed by on‑site installation and commissioning at Argonne’s Building 362, Highbay (Lemont, IL). Compliance with extensive safety, code, and DOE/DOE‑specific requirements (including high‑risk site work, insurance, and safety plans) is mandatory.
• Design and deliver a custom R&D box furnace (≈300‑400 ft³ internal volume) capable of 5 MMBtu/hr firing with hydrogen blends.
• Provide full engineering package, fabrication, shipment, installation, and commissioning, meeting ASME, NFPA, CGA, and DOE safety codes.
• Submit a firm‑price quotation by 12 Nov 2026, including lead‑time, insurance, and certifications; award will be LPTA‑based.
• Perform on‑site high‑risk work requiring pre‑approved safety analysis, insurance, and “Notice to Proceed” before any work begins.