Laserwire linear stages

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) Strategic Commercial Purchasing, operating on behalf of the Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is seeking to procure precision linear motion stages for scientific equipment applications. The procurement includes three specific line items: 15 vacuum-compatible 100 mm linear motion stages (Zaber Part# LSM100B-V1T4 or equivalent), 14 standard 100 mm linear stages, and 27 50 mm linear stages, all requiring specific technical specifications including stepper drive type, M3 mounting holes with 20 mm grid spacing, and defined performance metrics for thrust, accuracy, repeatability, and backlash. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared under FAR subpart 12.6 for commercial products, with FFDG intending to use full and open competition to award a single firm fixed purchase order. The government will evaluate proposals based on conformance to stated requirements and advantage to the government, with this being an all-or-none requirement where partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive. Interested offerors must submit their responses by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 31, 2025, including completed pricing, Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC), and PUR-466 Proposal Certifications.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be conducted under full and open competition with no identified incumbents or current contractors mentioned in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement involves substantial quantities totaling 56 linear motion stages across the three line items, suggesting a significant investment in precision scientific equipment. The place of performance is designated as Batavia, Illinois 60510, with all equipment to be delivered F.O.B. to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory facility with freight prepaid. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334513 for Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, indicating the specialized nature of these precision motion control components. FFDG reserves the right to determine equivalency for alternative manufacturers beyond the specified Zaber products, and vendors are required to provide lead times for delivery as part of their proposals.