Cryostat Fall Protection

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking proposals for the fabrication and delivery of fall protection materials and hardware for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) / Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) cryostat project. The procurement requires compliance with OSHA standards for fall protection (29 CFR 1910 Subparts D and I) and detailed specifications outlined in the technical drawings provided. Offerors must submit a formal quote on company letterhead, a completed RFP form, a Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC) form, and a PUR-466 proposal certifications form, along with documentation of project experience in underground or large-scale industrial settings and a comprehensive Quality Control/Quality Assurance plan. Award will be made to the responsible supplier whose proposal conforms to requirements and represents best value, determined by lowest price among technically acceptable offerors, with FFDG (Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC) intending to award without discussions. The proposal submission deadline is 5:00 PM CDT on April 3, 2026, with answers to questions potentially posted during proposal opening time.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and will proceed as a competitive procurement. The scope includes procuring and fabricating 52 vertical fall arrest ladder assemblies in three sizes, 18 horizontal cable guardrail assemblies in two configurations, 12 corner guardrail assemblies in two orientations, and 133 fiberglass grating panels in various sizes, with all work conducted on a firm-fixed price basis with Net 30 payment terms and FOB Fermilab delivery. All freight charges must be included in quotations. The place of performance is Lead, South Dakota, with final delivery required to Dakota Warehouse in Rapid City, South Dakota. Post-award requirements include attending a remote kickoff meeting, providing detailed material specifications and construction drawings for review prior to fabrication, and submitting progress updates aligned with schedule milestones, with the subcontractor responsible for all material procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, and delivery of complete systems.