Orbia - Loading-Unloading Arms Equipment Packages - ME-RFQ-053 (2026)
- Due
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Yaros
The 30-second brief
Orbia seeks approximately two equipment packages for the loading of HCL and the unloading of PCL3 from rail cars under Department of Energy Grant DE-MS0000009 for a Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) plant in Iberville, Louisiana. The scope includes vapor handling capability for personnel safety, associated safety instrumentation, and construction materials of stainless steel and high nickel-based alloy. The advertisement period runs from August 27, 2026, through September 25, 2026, with the RFQ release on or about September 25, 2026. Proposal evaluation factors include technical, commercial, and governmental compliance, past relevant experience, supplier qualifications, and submittal compliance. Bidders must execute non-disclosure agreements and hold active SAM.gov registration prior to receiving bid documents. Interested parties should contact Jennifer Yaros via email.
Technical compliance, commercial compliance, governmental compliance, past relevant experience, supplier qualifications, compliance with submittal requirements
Summary
Orbia seeks approximately two equipment packages for the loading of HCL and the unloading of PCL3 from rail cars under Department of Energy Grant DE-MS0000009 for a Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) plant in Iberville, Louisiana.
The scope includes vapor handling capability for personnel safety, associated safety instrumentation, and construction materials of stainless steel and high nickel-based alloy. The advertisement period runs from August 27, 2026, through September 25, 2026, with the RFQ release on or about September 25, 2026. Proposal evaluation factors include technical, commercial, and governmental compliance, past relevant experience, supplier qualifications, and submittal compliance. Bidders must execute non-disclosure agreements and hold active SAM.gov registration prior to receiving bid documents. Interested parties should contact Jennifer Yaros via email.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Technical compliance
- Commercial compliance
- Governmental compliance
- Past relevant experience
- Supplier qualifications
- Compliance with submittal requirements
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Iberville, LA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Orbia?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jennifer Yaros.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Orbia in LA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Yaros. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical compliance, commercial compliance, governmental compliance, past relevant experience, supplier qualifications, compliance with submittal requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Orbia for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Iberville, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.