LBNF Horn Test Stand Working Platform

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the design and manufacture of LBNF Horn Test Stand Working Platforms through solicitation RFP 380520RLP. The procurement requires aluminum-frame platforms with composite grating capable of supporting approximately 1,000 pounds (four working technicians), featuring safety swing gates, 42-inch guard rails, and compliance with AISC, metal bar grating, and OSHA standards. Proposals must include a formal quote on company letterhead with detailed product specifications, a completed RFP form, a SARC form (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certifications, Revision 8), and a PUR-466 form (Proposal Certifications, Revision 5). The award will be made on a best value basis to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. The proposal deadline is 5:00 PM CDT on April 9, 2026, with questions and answers already provided to potential bidders to clarify specifications and requirements.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any current incumbent contractors. The RFP requests firm-fixed price proposals for two platform units with all freight charges included and delivery to Fermilab's Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, Illinois; payment terms are Net 30. The maximum dimensional envelope is 33 inches wide by 204 inches long by 104 inches high, with the platform designed to maximize available space and incorporate a Professional Engineer stamp for structural certification. The platforms must feature safety yellow powder coat finish, with aluminum preferred and no galvanization required, and must be anchored using base plates with holes for Hilti Kwik Bolt TZ2 wedge anchors compliant with northern Illinois seismic codes. Work will be performed at Batavia, Illinois, with Fermilab providing final assembly and ladders; the structure may be shipped in smaller assemblies for on-site assembly.