Fast acting valve and cables

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is procuring six specific technical components for valve and sensor systems through Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG). The solicitation seeks firm-fixed price proposals for one fast closing gate valve (DN63, CFF flange), two types of gauge cables (240m and 200m), two sets of gauge and valve connectors, and associated electrical components, all with specific part numbers for the PIP-II Linac Fast Acting Valve system. Vendors must demonstrate experience with similar projects for laboratory or governmental entities within the last ten years and comply with stringent technical specifications including radiation resistance >10^4 Gy, valve closing time of 13 ms, and 24V DC solenoid operation. The contract will be awarded using a best value source selection method to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Questions are due by October 15, 2025, with proposals due by close of business on October 24, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, focusing instead on technical specifications and compliance requirements. The requested quantities include one fast acting valve, 440 meters of gauge cables (240m and 200m), and multiple connector sets with associated electrical components. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Fermilab with freight charges included to the Fermilab Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, Illinois. Acceptance testing will occur within 14 days of delivery, involving visual inspection, actuation testing, and leak checking to ensure compliance with the ultra-high vacuum and radiation resistance requirements for the Superconducting Linac facility.