2-ID PDS and Spectro Upgrade

The Department of Energy Office of Science is soliciting proposals for the upgrading and servicing of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline photon delivery system and spectrometer at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This procurement involves specialized analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing work, categorized under NAICS code 334516 and PSC code 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. The solicitation includes comprehensive technical requirements detailed across multiple attachments covering design and fabrication specifications for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, beamline instrumentation interfacing standards, and experimental facilities requirements for controls and data acquisition systems. Quality assurance requirements are specified under QA 101 standards, and contractors must comply with detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2025, with responses due by November 14, 2025, providing vendors with a 29-day response window.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement documentation does not specify contract values, award amounts, or budget ranges, suggesting these details may be provided in the draft contract or determined through the competitive bidding process. Work will be performed at the National Synchrotron Light Source II facility located in Upton, New York 11973, requiring contractors to have the capability to work on-site at this specialized scientific research facility. The solicitation includes standard federal contracting forms for vendor payments, representations and certifications, and tax documentation for both domestic and foreign vendors, indicating the government's preparation for various contractor scenarios.