Precision Six Axis Hexapod Positioning System
Energy · SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation SLAC_367829_Precision_Six_Axis_Hexapod_Positioning_System in this department, oldest first.
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What the notice says
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_Hexap… (show all)
od_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; ?, ? range 2deg Accuracy - Linear (full travel): < 1 �m* Accuracy - Angular (full travel): 1.939 �rad (0.4 arcsec)* Repeat - Linear (unidirectional): ? 1.5 �m (unidirectional)* Repeat - Angular (unidirectional): 1.939 �rad (0.4 arcsec)* Min Step - Linear: 100 nm Min Step - Angular: 1.939 �rad (0.4 arcsec) In position stability (IPS): < 1 �m & < 2 �rad 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
Who won similar work
4 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Energy), same NAICS 334519.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS AMERICA, INC. | 2 | $190K | Dec 30, 2024 |
| GEOMETRICS, INC. | 1 | $30K | Jul 2, 2025 |
| SRIVASTAVA, VINOD 1004 ALTON CT Export PA 15632 USA | 1 | $18K | Apr 17, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Jul 2, 2025GEOMETRICS, INC.$30K66--Magnetometer
- Apr 17, 2025SRIVASTAVA, VINOD 1004 ALTON CT Export PA 15632 USA$18K66--QUALITROL GAUGES AND GASKETS
- Dec 30, 2024OXFORD INSTRUMENTS AMERICA, INC.$106K7F--GIT Systems Advanced Imaging Subscription Conversi
- Dec 13, 2024OXFORD INSTRUMENTS AMERICA, INC.$84K66--QTY 1 - Oxford Instruments P10 - 1 inch 12Mhz Over
Competitive landscape
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- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Market
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- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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