AOSC Chicane Dipole Magnets

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), operating under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of four chicane dipole magnets for the AOSC Experiment. These rectangular hybrid dipoles must meet precise magnetic and physical specifications, including a nominal integrated strength of 33.2 kGcm with 1% precision, a 1.6 cm minimum pole-to-pole aperture, and embedded permanent magnets paired with fine-tuning and coarse-tuning coils. The procurement will be awarded on a best value basis to the responsible supplier whose technically acceptable proposal offers the lowest price, with the intent to award without discussions. Proposals exceeding $10,000 must include completed SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certifications) and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications) forms, and all responses are subject to Fermi Forward Discovery Group's General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services. The proposal due date is 5:00 p.m. Central Time on May 18, 2026, with questions directed to Spencer Keske, Procurement Specialist III, at skeske@fnal.gov or 630-840-3323.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the opportunity announcement, the proposal threshold of $10,000 for mandatory certification requirements suggests anticipated costs at or above this level. Each of the four dipoles must be delivered with a minimum 14-week timeline following receipt of order, though expedited delivery is welcomed if feasible. Complete design documentation requires Fermilab technical approval prior to fabrication, and comprehensive measurement documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications must accompany delivery. The place of performance is Fermilab Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, Illinois, with F.O.B. Fermilab delivery terms requiring all freight charges to be included in the quotation and payment terms of Net 30.