Department of Energy · BROOKHAVEN NATL LAB -DOE CONTRACTOR
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
RP481134
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334512
Product service code
M1HA
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-07
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Upton, NY
Contracting contact
Rplihcik@bnl.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 334512 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
Please provide a quotation for the items listed in Attachment A. The quote should include the applicable lead time. Please also extend any available discounts to offer Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) your best possible pricing. If applicable, please include the ECCN and HTS code for each item. Important Pricing/Shipping Requirements: If items are under 150lbs, they may ship internationally on our FedEx Account; please advise on the weight of the items If the above is not possible, pricing must be all-inclusive, incorporating freight, tariffs, packing, handling, and any other associated fees for delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The resulting purchase order will not include separate line items for freight or additional charges; all costs must be included in the item price. If items are over 150lbs AND all-inclusive pricing is not available for foreign products, BNL must be listed as the Importer of Record. In such cases, Incoterms shall be DAP, and BNL’s designated freight forwarder (to be provided) must be utilized. ~~ SEE ATTACHED DRAFT PO WITH QA CLAUSES~~ Please provide the following with your quotation: Quotation/Pricing Country of Origin (Manufacture) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Published Price List (if available) Basis of Award: Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) intends to award to the responsive and responsible offeror whose quotation represents the lowest total evaluated price and meets all technical requirements specified herein. Pricing Validity: Pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the quotation due date. Quotation Submission: Quotations will be opened privately. Quotations, including any withdrawals or modifications, received after the specified closing date may be considered late. Late submissions will only be considered if determined to be in BSA's best interest. BNL anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. Any resulting purchase order will be subject to the attached terms and conditions. We appreciate your prompt response and look forward to receiving your quotation.
Contact
Point of contact
Rachel Plihcik
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
Rplihcik@bnl.gov
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