Helium Buffer Tank

The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), is soliciting quotations for a specialized horizontal helium buffer tank to be used in the National Synchrotron Light Source II facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The procurement requires a 30,000-gallon horizontal storage tank with specific technical requirements, including a maximum working pressure of 250 PSI, precise dimensional specifications, and compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code standards. Prospective vendors must demonstrate previous experience in fabricating comparable horizontal storage tanks, provide comprehensive technical capabilities, and adhere to a strict 26-week delivery schedule. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest-priced, technically compliant offeror who meets all specified qualifications, including the ability to manufacture an ultra-pure helium storage tank with rigorous quality assurance standards. Quotations must be submitted by May 30, 2025, at 5 PM EST, with all offerors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside specifically targeting the Metal Tank Manufacturing industry (NAICS 332420) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will be a firm fixed price with Net 10 payment terms, situated at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY 11973. Vendors must complete additional documentation including a Vendor ACH Authorization Form and W-9, and provide a comprehensive End Item Documentation (EID) package. The procurement involves manufacturing a single helium storage tank with precise specifications, including zero corrosion allowance, 99.9995% helium purity requirements, and adherence to extensive quality assurance protocols outlined in the BNL-QA-101 document. The contract anticipates a total project timeline of approximately 26 weeks, with critical milestones including design documentation at 6 weeks, a pre-production meeting at 7 weeks, and final tank fabrication and delivery by weeks 25-26.