Scientific EMCCD Camera System with Imaging Control Software

UT-Battelle, LLC, acting as the contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking quotes for a scientific Electron Multiplying Charge-Coupled Device (EMCCD) camera system and imaging control software. This equipment will support the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences Division. The procurement is a firm-fixed-price subcontract for analytical laboratory instruments. Technical specifications focus on an Andor Technology Ex-Demo Camera (Part Number DU-897U-CS0-EXF) and SOLIS software, though domestic equivalents meeting the Bill of Materials are acceptable. Selection will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. The solicitation package includes the RFQ, a Bill of Materials, general terms for commercial products, and mandatory Department of Energy flow-down clauses. Submissions are due by June 19, 2026, and must include a quote, delivery schedule, and completed certifications. Operational requirements include the use of U.S. citizen delivery drivers for onsite access and adherence to software quality assurance standards, such as defect notification and revision labeling. Performance is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and requires compliance with site-specific security and safety protocols. The provider must meet specific insurance minimums and personnel requirements for onsite delivery.