How to bid on Hach hardness analyzer equipment for the Department of Energy

What the Department of Energy is buying

The Utilities Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking Hach hardness analyzer equipment, or an equivalent product. Specifications and details are in Attachment C, the bill of materials.

This RFP may suit vendors that supply hardness analyzers and can offer a product that meets the listed specifications.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published October 29, 2026. Responses are due November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline. The opportunity details provided do not state what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to equipment suppliers that can provide a Hach hardness analyzer or an equivalent product. If proposing an equivalent, compare it carefully with the requirements in Attachment C.

How to access the bid documents

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents. The listed attachments include the request for quotation, bill of materials, purchase order terms and conditions, prime flowdown clauses, and abbreviated representations and certifications.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the request for quotation and all attachments, especially the bill of materials. Check that your proposed equipment addresses the listed specifications and clearly identify the product you are offering.

If you offer an equivalent, explain how it compares with the bill of materials requirements. Review the terms, clauses, and representations and certifications, and allow time to complete the response and submit it before the deadline.