Hardware/Tools

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive hardware and tools procurement, specifically seeking precision mechanical components including stainless steel and zinc-plated nuts, washers, screws, and specialized fittings. The solicitation (Number 367881-NN) requires detailed quotations for 25 specific line items with precise material specifications, including 18-8 Stainless Steel, Bronze, and Medium-Strength Steel components. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached Item List.xlsx file, which provides exact quantities and technical requirements for each item. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2025, with responses due by April 22, 2025, giving vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their quotes. Evaluation criteria are likely to focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and ability to meet the exact quantities and material requirements outlined in the document.

This solicitation is not designated with any specific set-aside, making it open to all qualified vendors within the All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (NAICS 339999) and Hardware, Commercial (PSC 5340) categories. The place of performance is Batavia, IL, indicating these components are intended for use at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's facilities. Notable quantity requirements include 1,800 stainless steel washers for 7/8" screws, 360 packs of 7/8"-9 hex nuts, and 300 packs of 5/8"-11 hex head screws at 3-1/4" length. While specific award value is not disclosed, the detailed and technical nature of the items suggests a specialized procurement likely involving significant precision engineering components. The solicitation appears designed to support the laboratory's ongoing research and technical infrastructure needs, with a focus on obtaining high-quality, specification-specific hardware components.