Laterally Graded Multilayer Mirror

The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, is seeking to procure a Laterally Graded Multilayer Mirror for the NSLS-II IXS Beamline at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This specialized procurement involves the design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of a precision mirror system for x-ray scattering research, specifically designed to explore THz-nm dynamics of liquid and solid materials. The mirror must meet exacting technical specifications including an operating x-ray energy of 9132 eV, focal spot size of 16 mm, incident beam acceptance of 2.1 x 2.1 mm2, and average reflectance of 75%, with a silicon substrate and W/Si multilayer coating system. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price that meets all technical requirements under this firm fixed price contract. Critical dates include questions due by August 8, 2025, and quotations due by August 18, 2025, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management.

This solicitation is conducted under full and open competition with no set-aside designation, classified under NAICS code 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No specific incumbent contractor or award value ranges are disclosed in the documentation, though the contract includes comprehensive requirements for testing, documentation, and a two-year warranty period. The period of performance extends from contract execution through May 30, 2026, allowing sufficient time for the complex manufacturing and testing processes required for this precision optical equipment. Performance will take place at the contractor's facility for manufacturing and testing, with final delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. The successful contractor must provide extensive documentation including manufacturing data, material certifications, acceptance test reports, and detailed technical drawings upon delivery of the completed mirror system.