Precision Six Axis Hexapod Positioning System

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor is soliciting Precision Six Axis Hexapod Positioning System. Solicitation number SLAC_367829_Precision_Six_Axis_Hexapod_Positioning_System. Classified under NAICS 334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Product/service code AG12 — R&D- ENERGY: COAL (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT). Place of performance: CA, USA. Responses are due by 18 September 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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 [contact details removed]. 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