Electrical Steel Coils

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is soliciting proposals for electrical steel coils under RFP 375508. This procurement falls under the General Science & Technology Research & Development Services category and involves the supply of specialized materials with specific magnetic and electrical properties. The solicitation requires bidders to comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in SPEC ED0044160, including testing standards for magnetic core specimens that accept Epstein testing per ASTM A348. Notably, Amendment One clarified that electrical resistivity testing per ASTM A342 is no longer required, and surface resistivity requirements have been corrected to 10 Ω·cm² total for two sides. The final proposal submission deadline is January 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with this date representing an extension from the original December 23, 2025, deadline to accommodate bidder questions and amendments.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified contractors are eligible to compete. The government has not publicly disclosed specific award values, budget ranges, or quantities of electrical steel coils required in the available documentation. The contract will be performed in Batavia, Illinois 60510, where Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory operates. While no incumbent contractor has been identified in the solicitation materials, interested vendors should submit proposals by the January 12, 2026, deadline and ensure their offerings meet the amended technical specifications regarding magnetic properties testing and surface resistivity standards. All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged from the original solicitation.