# Vacuum Chamber System for BioNanoProbe-II (BNP-II)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/6s176q0004300

- Solicitation number: 6-S176-Q-00043-00
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Argonne Natl Lab - DOE Contractor (899031)
- NAICS: 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Illinois
- County: Cook County (FIPS 17031). https://abierto.us/counties/cook-county-il-17031
- First posted: October 29, 2025
- Last posted: November 6, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38558ccb6fac406a88a0f4f3694661c9/view

## Description

**PLEASE NOTE:** AN ADDENDUM HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THIS CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE REVIEW ALL CHANGES AND PROVIDE ONE (1) SIGNED COPY OF THE ADDENDUM WITH THE FINAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. The Contracting Officer will be out of office from November 12th, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Please send all communication to the Secondary Point of Contact with the Contracting Officer on copy during this time.

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a responsible contractor for the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of a vacuum chamber system for the BioNanoProbe-II (BNP-II) instrument, at Sector 2ID beamline of the Advanced Photon Source (APS). The chamber will house high-resolution x-ray optics, visible light optics, numerous precision motion stages, metrology equipment, liquid nitrogen flow lines, and more.

Evaluation will be based upon a Best Value Procurement Strategy, defined and explained in Enclosure No. 1. Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, statement of work, etc. must request it in an email to mollyhunter@anl.gov by November 4, 2025, 3PM CDT, to allow a reply to be provided to all prospective offerors. Please review all provided documentation and instructions prior to submitting questions.

Offers shall be submitted via e-mail to Molly Hunter by November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM, CDT. Please reference the RFP number 6-S176-Q-00043-00 in the subject line. We look forward to your participation.

## Publications

- October 29, 2025: Solicitation, due November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice a5d7649fb46345b39ac9e870a8782c10. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a5d7649fb46345b39ac9e870a8782c10/view
- November 5, 2025: Solicitation, due November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice ea36bfb7911a4937aff2c9110fda2f38. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ea36bfb7911a4937aff2c9110fda2f38/view
- November 6, 2025: Solicitation, due November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 38558ccb6fac406a88a0f4f3694661c9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38558ccb6fac406a88a0f4f3694661c9/view

## Points of contact

- Molly Hunter, mollyhunter@anl.gov, 6302523094
- Jenna Doria-Garner, jdoria@anl.gov, 6302526988

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