Helium Screw Compressor

The Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and delivery of one helium screw compressor through RFP JSA-25-R443663. The procurement requires comprehensive services including support for installation, testing, and commissioning of the specialized equipment. Interested firms must demonstrate technical capability through milestone delivery schedules, company experience, and past performance references as part of their technical proposals. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the technically capable offeror providing the lowest reasonable price, with evaluation criteria focusing on milestone and delivery schedule adherence, relevant experience, and demonstrated past performance. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by July 8, 2025, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 PM EST on July 18, 2025.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside opportunity and follows standard federal contracting guidelines for non-commercial supply items exceeding $10,000. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The contract requires full delivery completion by December 19, 2025, with TJNAF planning to award the subcontract by August 30, 2025. All work will be performed at the Newport News, Virginia facility located at zip code 23606. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and PSC code 4310 for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps, reflecting the specialized nature of the helium compression equipment being procured.