13kW CPP Klystrons

The Department of Energy has issued a solicitation for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and delivery of three 13 kW Klystrons for Jlab, with specific technical requirements detailed in Attachment 6 of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package. The procurement is categorized under the NAICS code 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and PSC category 5999 for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Potential vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical capability and compliance with the outlined requirements. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2025, with proposals due by June 20, 2025, providing approximately three weeks for interested contractors to develop and submit their responses. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly stated in the notice, contractors can expect technical merit, compliance with specifications, and potential cost considerations to be key assessment factors.

The solicitation is not designated with any specific set-aside, indicating that it is open to all qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The place of performance is located in Newport News, Virginia 23606, suggesting that delivery and potentially some aspects of testing or inspection will occur at this location. No specific award value or budget range is mentioned in the notice, leaving potential bidders to develop competitive pricing strategies based on the technical requirements for fabricating three 13 kW Klystrons. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement of specialized electronic components for the Department of Energy's scientific or research purposes. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFP package, particularly Attachment 6, to ensure they can meet the precise technical specifications and delivery requirements for these klystrons.