197 MHz Crab Cavities

The Department of Energy, through Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), is seeking qualified sources to procure material, fabricate, process, inspect, and prepare for testing a jacketed 197 MHz crab cavity in support of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project for Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). TJNAF, operated by Jefferson Science Associates LLC under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, is a nuclear physics research facility managing this procurement. The work will be governed by a detailed Statement of Work that outlines specific technical and quality requirements for the cavity fabrication and preparation. This Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on January 12, 2026, with a deadline for submissions or questions on January 28, 2026. Interested contractors should review the attached Statement of Work to understand the full scope of technical requirements and evaluation criteria that will be applied during the selection process.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified contractors are eligible to compete. The Pre-Solicitation Notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide information regarding potential award values or budget ranges. Similarly, no specific quantity of units beyond the single cavity referenced in the title or explicit timeline for service completion is detailed in the notice. Contractors classified under NAICS 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) and PSC 5860 (Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories) are most appropriately positioned to respond to this opportunity. Interested parties should monitor for the formal solicitation announcement and carefully review all technical specifications before preparing their responses.