Alternating Current (AC) Distribution Materials

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), a civilian agency under the Department of Energy, is seeking to procure Alternating Current (AC) Distribution Materials to support the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project for accelerator complex upgrades. The procurement includes 209 line items of electrical distribution components such as aluminum cable trays, electrical conduits, THHN copper wire in various gauges, galvanized struts, liquidtite conduits, and related connectors and hardware, primarily from the B-Line brand. The acquisition is unrestricted with a NAICS code of 423610 and a small business size standard of 200 employees, requiring vendors to submit firm-fixed price proposals valid for 90 days in USD with FOB Destination delivery to Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois. The evaluation will use a lowest price-technically acceptable source selection methodology, and proposals must include completed Exhibit F (Excel Unit Pricing Sheet), Exhibit G (Summary Pricing Sheet), Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC), and Proposal Certifications (Form PUR-466). The proposal deadline is November 20, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CST, with all submissions required to comply with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listing standards for electrical components as specified in Exhibit A.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. All electrical materials must meet stringent UL compliance requirements, including UL 797 for Electrical Metallic Tubing, UL 6 for conduit, UL 514B for fittings, and UL 83 for THHN wire, ensuring high safety and quality standards. Vendors exceeding $750,000 in contract value and not qualifying as small businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (FL-55 form) detailing their engagement strategy for small, veteran-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and socially disadvantaged small businesses, with semi-annual and annual reporting requirements through the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS). The work will be performed in Batavia, Illinois, and all subcontractors must comply with FFDG General Terms and Conditions, which require adherence to FAR and DEAR clauses, protection against counterfeit parts, and comprehensive federal regulatory compliance across environmental, safety, and ethics standards.