15 ton lifting beam-caldwell brand

The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for two units of a 15 Ton Lifting Beam (model 20-15-12, item 34-200806), specifically requiring Caldwell Brand equipment with no exceptions. The procurement will be evaluated using a Low Price Technically Acceptable source selection methodology, meaning the contract will be awarded to the responsible supplier offering the lowest evaluated price with a technically acceptable proposal, and the government intends to make the award without discussions. Prospective vendors must submit questions and clarifications by November 3, 2025, with the overall proposal deadline set for November 9, 2025, which was posted on October 22, 2025. Vendors are required to complete and submit two representation forms—the SARC (Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications) and the PUR-466 Proposal Certifications—along with their technical and pricing proposals. Proposals should be submitted electronically to Cecilia Martin at cemartin@fnal.gov, and all freight charges must be included in the quotation with delivery on an F.O.B. Fermilab Dock basis.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not indicate an incumbent contractor. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the procurement is conducted under the Department of Energy prime contract DE-AC02-07CH11359 managed by Fermi Research Alliance. The two lifting beams will be delivered to the Fermilab facility located in Batavia, Illinois 60510. Interested vendors must comply with the FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (January 2025), which incorporate relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation clauses applicable to subcontracts. The material handling equipment falls within NAICS Category 33392 (Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC Category 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks).