Cooling Tube Plating

The Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has issued a pre-solicitation notice seeking cooling tube plating services through a Request for Information (RFI). This procurement falls under the electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring industry classification (NAICS 332813) and is categorized as general science and technology research and development services (PSC AJ13). The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation stage, indicating the government is gathering market information from potential contractors capable of providing specialized plating services for cooling tubes used in scientific or research equipment. The RFI was posted on October 15, 2025, with responses due by October 29, 2025, providing interested parties with a two-week window to submit information. The specific technical requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available information, as this appears to be an initial market research effort.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it available to all eligible contractors regardless of socioeconomic status. No information is provided regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, estimated award values, or budget ranges, which is typical for RFI documents that serve as preliminary market research tools. The quantity of cooling tubes requiring plating services and the anticipated timeline for service delivery are not specified in the available documentation. The solicitation number RFICoolingTubePlating suggests this is a focused procurement effort specifically targeting cooling tube plating capabilities. Additional details regarding contract scope, performance requirements, and award parameters will likely be provided in subsequent solicitation documents following the completion of this information-gathering phase.