Electronics - cryogenic hardware

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, through Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), is seeking firm-fixed price proposals for specialized cryogenic electronic components under solicitation RFP 368223-GMG. The procurement encompasses five distinct items: 4 Low Noise Factory Cryogenic LNA Amplifiers, 4 Nano-D connectors, 4 Triple Junction Cryogenic Circulators, 4 MuMetal Shields, and 50 Quantum Microwave High Cut-Off Frequency Infrared Filters. The agency will utilize a best value source selection method, awarding to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror under the Department of Energy prime contract DE AC02 07CH11359. Prospective vendors must submit the RFP page, a SARC Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs form, and a PUR-466 Proposal Certifications form. The proposal submission deadline is May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with all delivery charges to be included in the total proposal price.

This solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be open to all qualified vendors. The place of performance is Fermilab's Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, IL 60510. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple units of specialized scientific equipment across five distinct product categories. The contract falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516 and the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies PSC category 6640. Vendors must comply with comprehensive terms and conditions outlined in FFDG's January 2025 General Terms and Conditions document, which includes strict requirements for performance standards, safety protocols, intellectual property rights, and federal acquisition regulation compliance. Potential contractors will need to navigate complex certification processes, including export control declarations, Buy American compliance, and various federal regulatory certifications.