Beam Position Monitor (BPM) and sub-assemblies for ALS-U

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), a facility under the Department of Energy, is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers for Beam Position Monitor (BPM) major and sub-assemblies for the Advanced Light Source (ALS-U) upgrade project. The procurement seeks suppliers with expertise in PCB design, fabrication, and assembly; chassis-level electronics integration; and mechanical fabrication capabilities to support signal conditioning, timing distribution, and beam position measurement systems. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in high-speed digital, RF/analog, and mixed-signal applications; possession of quality certifications such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and IPC standards; and current production capacity documentation. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on March 9, 2026, to Arielle Anoop at AAnoop@lbl.gov and should include project examples and technical specifications demonstrating capability. This is a pre-solicitation market research activity for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment or basis for award.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement opportunity, which falls under NAICS code 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly - Electronic Assembly Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The RFI does not disclose potential incumbents, current contractors, specific award values, or budget ranges at this stage of market research. No quantity specifications, delivery timelines, or financial details are provided in the pre-solicitation notice, as the government is currently in the information-gathering phase to assess available supplier capabilities. Interested parties should note that responses to this RFI will inform the development of future formal solicitation documents for this government-funded scientific equipment project.