Bid guide
How to bid on photonics positioning and alignment equipment for Oak Ridge National Laboratory
What Oak Ridge National Laboratory is buying
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's CENTER FOR NANOPHASE MATLS SCIENCES Division is looking to buy FormFactor precision photonics positioning and alignment equipment. They will also consider a qualified domestic equivalent. This equipment is essential for their research and operations.
Vendors interested in this opportunity should review Attachment C, which is the Bill of Materials. This document provides all the detailed specifications for the required equipment.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 07, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All proposals must be received by this time.
It is important to submit your bid well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Late submissions are generally not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply precision photonics positioning and alignment equipment. This includes manufacturers, distributors, and resellers of such specialized scientific instruments.
Firms that can provide FormFactor equipment, or a domestically produced equivalent meeting the detailed specifications in Attachment C, are encouraged to respond. This falls under the general category of scientific equipment and instrumentation.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Once you have access, carefully review all attachments, especially Attachment C for specifications.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, ensure that your proposed equipment precisely matches or exceeds the specifications listed in Attachment C. Clearly demonstrate how your offering meets each requirement.
If you are proposing an equivalent product, provide thorough documentation and technical data to prove its qualification as a domestic equivalent. Highlight any unique features or advantages your product offers while still meeting the core requirements. Double-check all submission instructions and ensure all required forms are completed accurately before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Oak Ridge National Laboratory; the original posting controls.