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Custom R&D Industrial Furnace

Due
November 12, 2026
4 days left
Location
Lemont, IL
Illinois
Buyer
Department of Energy
Argonne Natl Lab Doe Contractor
NAICS
333994
Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
Notice ID
7-S176-Q-00012-00
Posted October 29, 2026

Please quote the design, fabrication, delivery, installation support, and commissioning of a custom industrial furnace for delivery to Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL 60439.

  • Burners: Test fuel-flexible burners using natural gas and hydrogen blends from 0–100% hydrogen.
  • Configurations: Support both direct-fired and indirect-fired burners.
  • Requirements: Meet the attached Statement of Work requirements for performance, facility connections, applicable codes, and safety.
  • Delivery: Include delivery to the destination in Lemont, IL 60439.

Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 12, 2026.

The original documents

Deadline: November 12, 2026

  • Attachment 1 DOCX · 18 pages
  • Attachment 2 PDF · 11 pages
  • Attachment 3 PDF · 18 pages
  • Attachment 4 PDF · 7 pages
  • Attachment 5 DOC · 2 pages
  • Attachment 6 PDF · 23 pages

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What they need

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) seeks a Supplier to design, fabricate, deliver, support installation, and commission a custom industrial furnace for R&D testing of fuel-flexible burners using natural gas and hydrogen blends from 0�100% H?. The furnace shall support direct-fired and indirect-fired burner configurations and meet all requirements in the attached Statement of Work, including performance, facility interfaces, applicable codes, and safety requirements. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Among responsible offerors determined technically acceptable and compliant with solicitation requirements, ANL will award to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offerors shall submit: Completed and signed ANL-70 Request for Quotation.

Technical compliance response addressing each Statement of Work requirement, with supporting evidence. Country of Origin information for the furnace and major components. Lead time from PO through final delivery, FOB Destination, Lemont, IL 60439, including major design, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning milestones.

Completed and signed ANL-70B Representations and Certifications. Any proposed exceptions or deviations. Offers that do not meet mandatory requirements or do not provide adequate supporting documentation may be found technic

  • The workDesign, fabricate, deliver, support installation, and commission a custom industrial furnace that meets the Technical Specifications.Source: Attachment 1, page 1
  • Supply includes the furnace, adaptable burner bung, access door, refractory/insulation, cooling tubes, optical and instrumentation ports, exhaust flue, and facility interfaces.Source: Attachment 1, page 1
  • Furnace supports R&D testing of direct- and indirect-fired burners on natural gas and hydrogen blends (0-100% H2, balance natural gas).Source: Attachment 1, page 1
  • Deliverables include drawings, manuals, certificates, and test/commissioning records.Source: Attachment 1, page 1
  • Commissioning at ANL uses a natural gas fired burner at a firing rate not to exceed 5 MMBtu/hr for at least two (2) hours.Source: Attachment 1, page 4
  • How longThe total Period of Performance is anticipated to be approximately six (6) months from contract.Source: Attachment 1, page 5

What you have to submit

Pulled from the 6 solicitation documents (79 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.

1Forms to fill out

  • Representations and certifications
  • Return the executed Pre-Award Representations and Certifications (ANL-70B Long Version), signed by an authorized official.Source: Attachment 3, page 1
  • Part 8, Certificate of Independent Price Determination (FAR 52.203-2), applies to fixed price offers of $350,000 or more.Source: Attachment 3, page 14

2Bonds and insurance

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