Coupled PS/PSS For X-Ray Beamline (ALS-U Project)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), under the Department of Energy, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for 21 coupled Photon Shutter (PS), Personnel Safety Shutter (PSS), and Burn Through Monitor (BTM) systems for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project. The RFI seeks comprehensive technical and budgetary details from potential suppliers, focusing on highly specialized equipment for synchrotron radiation beamlines. Specific technical requirements include a maximum longitudinal length of 8.15 inches, a tungsten alloy PSS block, water-cooled copper PS plate, and pneumatic vertical actuator with a 3-inch motion range. Respondents must demonstrate technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, CAD and finite element analysis (FEA) expertise, and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology experience. The response deadline is June 20, 2025, with interested vendors required to submit budgetary quotations and supporting documentation.

The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and represents an estimated project value of approximately $2 million. The procurement aims to secure systems with delivery expected between 2026-2027, specifically requesting detailed information on three PS/BTM/PSS systems as part of the initial information gathering. Manufacturers are expected to demonstrate the capability to produce up to 21 systems over two years, with comprehensive documentation including mechanical parts specifications, actuator details, and design/fabrication drawings. While this is an exploratory RFI with no guaranteed contract award, the Department of Energy is seeking highly technical and precise solutions for this critical scientific infrastructure project. Respondents are explicitly cautioned against including proprietary or confidential information in their submissions, emphasizing the preliminary nature of this request.