EIC Cryogenic Interface Cans

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), operating under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified vendors for the fabrication and delivery of Cryogenic Interface Cans supporting the Electron Ion Collider (EIC) 591 MHz Single Cell Cryomodule project. The procurement requires vendors with specialized experience in cryogenic component manufacturing who can demonstrate compliance with ASME codes and possess advanced welding and brazing expertise. Key qualifications include the ability to perform Gas-Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW) with ASME qualified personnel, construct components with multi-layer insulation, and maintain stringent cleanliness standards throughout the fabrication process. Vendors must also be capable of handling complex fabrication involving internal piping, heat exchangers, and achieving minimal leak rate requirements. Jefferson Lab will evaluate responses based on the best value to the EIC 591 SC project and intends to award a firm fixed price subcontract. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive responses including company details, business status, technical capabilities, and proposed fabrication timelines by November 5, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The procurement specifically calls for the fabrication and delivery of 13 Cryogenic Interface Cans (CIC) as the primary deliverable quantity. Jefferson Lab plans to structure the award as a firm fixed price subcontract, though no specific budget range or estimated contract value has been disclosed in the sources sought notice. The contracting documents do not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this particular requirement. The timeline for vendor responses extends through November 5, 2025, with Jefferson Lab conducting this market research phase to inform their acquisition strategy for the specialized cryogenic components essential to the EIC project's success.