Custom UHV Chamber

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) is soliciting quotes for a custom Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) chamber to be used in x-ray spectroscopy systems at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) facility. The procurement is being conducted on behalf of the Department of Energy Office of Science through a Request for Quote (RFQ-460078) with full and open competition. Potential vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated based on lowest total price, technical capability, and demonstrated experience fabricating complex UHV chambers. The solicitation requires offerors to provide references, equipment lists, and prove their ability to manufacture a specific 21-ID ESM off-line ARPES Mu-metal Vacuum Chamber according to BSA drawings. Key deadlines include a proposal submission due date of June 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with any questions to be directed to Ben Furlow at bfurlow@bnl.gov.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 332313 for Plate Work Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The procurement calls for one custom UHV chamber with a Mu-Metal body and internal liner, to be delivered within 20 weeks after contract award, with the contractor required to submit manufacturing drawings within 6 weeks of award. The place of performance is Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, with delivery terms of FOB Destination. Payment terms will vary between Net 10 days for small businesses and Net 30 for large businesses, with the quoted price to remain firm for 180 days. The chamber must meet specific technical requirements, including heat treatment, leak testing, and demonstrating a helium leak check of 2x10E-10 STD CC/SEC He, ultimately to be integrated into the NSLS-II facility's scientific research infrastructure.