Cryo-assembly Fabrication

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking qualified contractors to provide cryo-assembly fabrication services through Request for Proposal (RFP) 377137. This solicitation targets specialized manufacturing and assembly services for cryogenic equipment and components used in scientific research applications, reflecting Fermilab's focus on advanced particle physics research infrastructure. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in precision manufacturing of cryogenic systems, with technical competencies aligned to machine shop operations as indicated by the NAICS classification 332710. The evaluation will assess contractors' technical capabilities, manufacturing quality standards, and experience with cryogenic component fabrication, as detailed in the technical specifications package provided. The proposal deadline is January 29, 2026, providing a 20-day response window from the January 9, 2026 posting date, with interested parties able to clarify requirements or request additional information during this period.

This procurement includes no specific set-aside designations and represents an open competitive opportunity. The government has not disclosed incumbent contractor information, anticipated award values, or specific quantity requirements in the posted solicitation notice, necessitating detailed review of the RFP and technical packages for such details. The contract work will be performed in Batavia, Illinois, at Fermilab's facility, where contractors will conduct the cryo-assembly fabrication operations. While the solicitation materials indicate this is a general science and technology research and development services procurement classified under PSC code AJ13, complete information regarding contract value, service duration, and specific quantity or production targets requires examination of the complete RFP documentation available in the Commercial and Technical Package files.