RFI BZ-2026-25 Response Doc.docx
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- Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings
- Solicitation number
- BZ-2026-02
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Department of Energy
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) response template for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's market research initiative regarding Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings (BZ-2026-02). The RFI seeks potential suppliers capable of manufacturing two large endplates fabricated from single Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings for the High Field Test Facility Dipole project, which involves applying end loading to a 15-ton superconducting magnet. Reference drawings DF-1000-8853 and DF-1000-5103 are provided for specification details.
The RFI template requires respondents to provide company information, contact details, and small business status verification under NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) with a 750-employee size standard threshold. Respondents must identify their manufacturing facility location and confirm whether products qualify as domestic under the Buy American Act, describe inspection capabilities and documentation packages (material certifications, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection), and provide estimated lead times for delivering the two forgings with the option for staggered delivery. The form also requests disclosure of any other relevant considerations. This pre-solicitation market research is being conducted by the Department of Energy through Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to assess supplier capabilities and establish a pool of potential sources prior to formal procurement.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – BZ-2026-02 NITRONIC 50 FORGINGS
Section 1 – Company Information
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| Section 3 – Organization & Management |
| Is your company a small business under NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) with a size standard of 750 or fewer employees? |
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Yes No
| Additional Small Business Socioeconomic Classification(s) (Check all that apply) |
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None 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Veteran-Owned Business Service Disabled Veteran-Owned
Identify geographical location of manufacturing facility where the Nitronic 50 forgings will be manufactured, and whether they will be considered domestic products under the Buy American Act.
Please describe inspection capabilities for the material / forging and indicate the information that would be included as part of the documentation package (i.e. material certifications, non-destructive test reports, dimensional inspection, etc.).
Estimated lead time for delivery of two forgings. Staggered delivery may be acceptable, and will be considered.
Any other considerations or items LBNL should be aware of?
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