Solicitation
Precision Six Axis Hexapod Positioning System
SLAC_367829_Precision_Six_Axis_Hexapod_Positioning_System
Department of Energy, SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor. Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
Offers due
September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
2 days from now. Posted September 14, 2026, first published September 11, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions.
AMENDMENT 01
The following Addendum is being issued for the subject Request for Quotation: 367829_Precision_Six_Axis_Hexapod_Positioning_System
Amended Technical Evaluation Criteria Are As Follows:
- Dimensions and interface: Height at home position <150mm, Base diameter <200mm, Platform diameter <200mm
- Mounting orientation: mounted on a vertical surface
This Addendum modifies the Request for Quotation and must be acknowledged. Failure to acknowledge all addenda could make your proposal non-responsive. Please confirm that the submitted proposal is not changed because of this addendum. If proposal sent is revised because of this, please submit the revised proposal.
The following changes are hereby made to the appropriate documents contained the above-mentioned Request for Quotation (RFQ). All other terms and conditions of the RFQ remain the same.
The follow has been attached for you to complete and review:
Requested for Quote:
Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 9/18/2026.
Technical Evaluation Factors Listed Below:
- Vertical mounting required (90deg tilted base plate)
- Attached weight/load: > 3.0 kg (> 6.61 lbs)
- Load center of mass (CoM): X = -23, Y = -56, Z = 20
- Load center of rotation: X = (-56 ... -6), Y = -72, Z = 30
- Motion ranges at center of rotation: X, Y ± 50 mm; Z ± 5 mm; θ, φ range 2deg
- Accuracy - Linear (full travel): < 1 µm*
- Accuracy - Angular (full travel): 1.939 µrad (0.4 arcsec)*
- Repeat - Linear (unidirectional): ≤ 1.5 µm (unidirectional)*
- Repeat - Angular (unidirectional): 1.939 µrad (0.4 arcsec)*
- Min Step - Linear: 100 nm
- Min Step - Angular: 1.939 µrad (0.4 arcsec)
- In position stability (IPS): < 1 µm & < 2 µrad
- Active sensor feedback, PID controlled movements and IPS stability
- Controller & cabling support
- Cable length ≥ 10 m
- Software support: EPICS & Python API, SDK available with purchase
- Ethernet or USB connection for controls
- Calibration package for very high accuracy
Required item(s) are listed below:
HEX150-125HL-4-TAS-PL4 - HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod Six-DOF Positioning System (see attached quote)
Quantity: 1 EA
Automation1-iHXA4-AX6 - Automation1-iHXA4 Hexapod Drive
Quantity: 1 EA
Automation1-MDK-L1-MA0-LV0-S1-M1 - Automation1-MDK Motion Development Kit
Quantity: 1 EA
Automation1-iSMC-L1-iHXA4-CP0-H06CM1-HX1-FA0-AP0-DCT0-MA0-IE1-S1-HW0-M2 - Automation1-iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller
Quantity: 1 EA
C26652-100 - Motor cable
Quantity: 1 EA
Prod-Service-TAS1 - Production Services Configurator
Quantity: 1 EA
C26651-100 - Feedback cable
Quantity: 1 EA
GTS-Service-Startup Assistance-1 - GTS Services (on-site field service)
Quantity: 1 EA
Quote includes the products and services listed above, including on-site startup assistance.
Source selection will be based on Lowest Priced Method and best Lead-Time.
Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 9/18/2026.
Send quote to Cheryl.stafford@slac.stanford.edu.
Is there any room for additional discount such as for Academic, ICPT, GSA, or Government Institutions?
Buy American Act Certification (BAA) applies to awards over $15,000 unit price.
Representations & Certifications Rider is required. Once completed the Reps and Certs is valid for one year until renewal. If you have already completed one within the year please disregard. Otherwise, please complete and return.
Please include in your proposals the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) & Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) if applicable.
All subcontractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).
If possible, please provide a link to your webpage for published price list to substantiate for the prices quoted.
The resulting purchase order will be issued on a fixed price basis. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) as well as the SLAC General Terms and Conditions Supplemental Rider (Aug2026_Rev1) will be made a part of the resulting order. Please markup terms and conditions if you wish to negotiate. No mark ups mean that you accept SLAC Terms and Conditions.
Payment Terms will be NET-30
Domestic Suppliers - Freight terms will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add.
Foreign Supplier - Shipment will be made CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, and Duty Unpaid.
You are requested to mark and identify proprietary/confidential information provided in response to the solicitation.
Contact me directly with any questions.
Regards,
Cheryl Stafford
Attachments
Files listed on SAM.gov. The ones we hold a copy of download from here; the rest open SAM's download, which needs no account.
- BAA_Certification_10.28.2025_(D5) (1).pdf91 KB, September 11, 2026, mirrored
- E1_Fixed_Price_Commercial_Supplies_and_Services_Subcontract_Terms and Conditions_Supplemental Rider.pdf786 KB, September 11, 2026, mirrored
- Reps_and_Certs_Supplement_08.25.22 (1).pdf65 KB, September 11, 2026, mirrored
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
September 11, 2026
Solicitation
Due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice fe119ef496b249f6b0f833cc0aedfe15
3 revisions on SAM
- September 15, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 14, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 11, 2026: publish, solicitation
September 14, 2026
Solicitation
Due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 25064a1a2bfa448aa5d1e40200ca5e1a
3 revisions on SAM
- September 15, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 14, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 11, 2026: publish, solicitation
September 15, 2026
Solicitation
Due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f8f4105ee27f4c8daa279e7595d5699d
3 revisions on SAM
- September 15, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 14, 2026: publish, solicitation
- September 11, 2026: publish, solicitation
Points of contact
- Cheryl Staffordchoucheryl19@slac.stanford.edu
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