RFI JG-0218-26.pdf

RFI/RFQ JG-0218-26 DILUTION REFRIGERATOR

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COMBINED REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) & REQUEST FOR QUOTE

INSTRUCTIONS

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

No. RFI/RFQ-JG-0218-26 Response due date March 23, 2026 no later than 3pm Pacific time

Intent: Information Gathering & Obtaining Quote

Please review all the detail provided to ensure you have a complete understanding of this

RFI/RFQ.

If your company believes it can provide Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (“Berkeley Lab” or “LBNL”) the goods or services described below, we encourage your company to:

• Complete the Company Information Form electronically, pages 4-6, as comprehensively as possible ensuring that all details are typed out clearly, and return by March 23, 2026 no later than 3 pm Pacific time and submit with a quote.

Submit this form and any attachments via email to the following address:

The main point of contact for this RFI is:

Jane Graves Sr. Subcontracts Administrator Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Email: JEGraves@lbl.gov

INTRODUCTION

The University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is conducting market research to identify sources that possess the capabilities and experience necessary to provide a dilution refrigeration system.

OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

This acquisition is to purchase a larger sized quantum fridge to support the work for the Quantum Systems Accelerator.

PRELIMIARY SPECIFICATIONS

LBNL intends to acquire an instrument that meets or exceeds the following specifications.

These are preliminary and subject to change.

● Cooling specs:

○ 1000 uW cooling power at 100 mK operating temperature

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○ <10 mK base operating temperature

○ Continuous cooling operation (>1-week base hold time)

● Wiring specs:

○ 100 flexible microwave lines

○ Attenuation breakout blocks at 4K, 1K, and mixing chamber plates

○ 8 superconducting readout lines

○ 8 cryogenic HEMT amplifiers at 4K

○ Compatible with >500 microwave lines

● Preference for refrigerators with history of usage in superconducting quantum computing technology research laboratories

Quotation If your Firm is interested in submitting a Quotation for this work, please include such as part of your submission.

Instructions Respondents who can demonstrate a proven record of delivering a dilution refrigerator per the preliminary specifications above should email the LBNL Procurement Representative Jane Graves at JEGraves@lbl.gov with any and all relevant published product literature and/or technical specifications demonstrating compliance. Include capability statements, or equivalent, with the input and Quotation. Attachments or hyperlinks are both acceptable.

All responses must be submitted by email no later than 3:00pm Pacific on Monday, March 23, Request for Information / Request for Quote This RFI/RFQ shall not be construed as a commitment by the University. No inquiries will be answered, any information submitted by respondents to this RFI/RFQ is strictly voluntary.

Information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this RFI/RFQ, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response or any follow-up information requests related.

This RFI/RFQ is governed by procurement policies and procedures established under the University's Prime Contract with the U.S. Government, represented by the Department of Energy, for management and operation of LBNL.

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Proprietary Information: Respondents must NOT include any information in their responses that might be considered business sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential. Responses must be submitted with the understanding that their contents may be publicly disclosed and, in the event of a public disclosure, LBNL will NOT notify respondents or provide any opportunity to revise or redact submitted information

Jane E. Graves, C.P.M.

Sr. Subcontracts Administrator

(630) 301-0510

(End of RFI/RFQ Documents)

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Company Information Form

SECTION 1 – COMPANY INFORMATION

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SECTION 2 – CONTACT INFORMATION

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SECTION 3 – ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT

IN 300 WORDS OR LESS (FOR EACH QUESTION IN THIS SECTION)

Is your company a small business under NAICS 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 or fewer Employees?

Yes No

Type of Small Business Classification (Check all that apply)

Small Business 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Veteran-Owned Business Service Disabled Veteran-Owned

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Include the type of services provided and major projects/clients served.

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Primary NAICS Code(s) and Size Standards

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How many years has your company been in business under its current name?

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SECTION 4 – BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

IN 300 WORDS OR LESS (FOR EACH QUESTION IN THIS SECTION)

What are the core competencies of your company?

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Describe the management and operations capabilities your company currently provides in support of Dilution Refrigeration as described herein.

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Describe your customer service processes, capabilities, resources and how you measure your performance.

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Do you have project and performance reporting methods and tools?

Yes No

If yes, describe these methods and tools.

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SECTION 5 – TECHNICAL ABILITY

IN 300 WORDS OR LESS (FOR EACH QUESTION IN THIS SECTION)

Describe the quality assurance program your company provides including partnerships/ JVs/Teaming arrangements?

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Describe how you will work with the LAB to provide installation warranty?

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Identify how long your company has been producing similar Dilution refrigerators

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Has your company performed previous subcontracts for this type of work, if yes, please discuss the scope and timeframe of the work?

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Any other considerations or items LBNL should be aware of?

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List any attachments including drawings, quotes, specifications documents, etc. (please do not attach sales literature or white papers unless requested by LBNL):

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END COMPANY INFORMATIONFORM