Design and fabricate PS/BTM/PSS assemblies for 3 beamlines

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), a Department of Energy civilian agency, is seeking vendors to design and fabricate specialized personnel safety shutter (PSS), photon shutter (PS), and burn through monitor (BTM) assemblies for x-ray beamlines as part of the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project. The Request for Information (RFI) targets vendors with expertise in soft x-ray beamline components, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technologies, and finite element analysis (FEA) capabilities. Technical requirements include water-cooled copper PS blocks capable of intercepting 2.0kW heat flux, pure tungsten PSS/BREM blocks with specific dimensional specifications, and modular systems that can operate in ultra-high vacuum conditions. The RFI requires vendors to demonstrate experience with vertical motion, pneumatic actuation, adjustable hard stops, and position monitoring switches. Responses are due by March 20, 2025, with an expectation of vendor engagement and potential system delivery in 2026-2027.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside classifications for this opportunity, suggesting it is open to all qualified vendors. The estimated contract magnitude is approximately $300,000, with potential for expanded procurement of up to 36 systems over two years. The systems must be designed for implementation across multiple beamlines with minimal modifications, highlighting the need for flexible, adaptable engineering solutions. Vendors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, experience with complex scientific instrumentation, and ability to meet stringent UHV operational requirements. The project falls under the NAICS category of Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) and the PSC category of Analysis Instruments for Medical Laboratory Use (6632), reflecting the highly specialized nature of the required equipment.