ION pumps

Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) is procuring 10 units of VacIon 55 Plus StarCell 50 L/s ion pumps with SHV Connector and 4.5" CFF (Model 9191340M007) for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), operating under Department of Energy oversight. This procurement requires vendors to provide firm fixed pricing for the specialized laboratory equipment, which does not require heaters according to Amendment No. 1 clarifications. The solicitation operates under a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning the award will go to the responsible supplier with a technically acceptable proposal offering the lowest evaluated price. Vendors must submit completed proposal pricing along with required certifications including SARC - Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs and PUR-466 - Proposal Certifications. The proposal submission deadline is October 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm CT, with FFDG intending to award without discussions.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors capable of providing the specified ion pump equipment. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents, though vendors must provide firm fixed pricing that includes applicable surcharges and discounts. The contract calls for delivery of exactly 10 units of the specialized ion pump equipment to support laboratory operations. Performance will occur at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory facility located at Kirk and Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, Illinois 60510. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333914 for Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.