Design of 650 MHz, 300 kW Containerized Solid-State RF Power Amplifier System

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking qualified contractors to design a 650 MHz, 300 kW containerized solid-state RF power amplifier system through Request for Proposals (RFP) 377068. The procurement focuses on specialized research and development services that require comprehensive design solutions incorporating solid-state RF amplification technology capable of delivering 300 kilowatts of RF power at 650 MHz frequency in a containerized format suitable for deployment in accelerator facilities. Key requirements include detailed design documentation, technical specifications, performance analysis, and engineering data demonstrating compliance with functional and environmental standards, with particular emphasis on RF performance characteristics, power efficiency, thermal management, electrical integration, and containerization standards. The evaluation criteria will assess contractors' ability to provide reliable and maintainable designs that address operational considerations in an industrial or laboratory environment. The proposal submission deadline is March 26, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on March 10, 2026.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and does not reference any incumbent contractors or current contract holders. The specific contract award value and budget range are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials. The work will be performed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's facilities in Batavia, Illinois 60510. While the RFP does not specify an explicit timeline for system development or delivery, contractors should anticipate providing comprehensive design solutions that address reliability, maintainability, and operational considerations suitable for integration into accelerator infrastructure. Interested vendors must review the complete RFP 377068 package, including all technical specifications, statements of work, performance requirements, and mandatory compliance standards before submitting their proposals.