Magnet Power Supplies

The Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is soliciting competitive quotes for five magnet power supply units with precise technical specifications required for accelerator operations. The solicitation, issued under Solicitation Number 381283NN, requires bidders to provide quotes for the exact items and specifications outlined in the attached technical documentation, demonstrating their capability to meet all stated performance parameters. Key requirements include five distinct power supply units with performance standards encompassing 0.1% current ripple and repeatability, 0.005 A current resolution, 0.2% long-term current stability over 24 hours, and 85% efficiency, all operating under single-phase 480 VAC / 60 Hz AC three-phase input power with allowable voltage fluctuation of 10%. While the solicitation does not explicitly detail formal evaluation criteria beyond the ability to meet technical specifications, the emphasis on exact compliance with stated parameters suggests technical capability and specification adherence will be primary evaluation factors. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 13, 2026, providing interested contractors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their quotations.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and appears to be open to all qualified vendors. A reference quotation from OCEM Power Electronics, an established Italian manufacturer founded in 1943 and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, has been provided at EUR59,250.00 (approximately $64,000 USD equivalent), suggesting the anticipated award value range. The requirement encompasses five specific power supply units: one Focusing Solenoid unit, one Collector de-focusing Solenoid unit, one 90-Degree Bending Dipole unit, and two identical Steering Magnet units, with delivery required at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois. The reference quotation indicates a delivery timeline of 16-18 weeks from order placement, with 100% payment due upon goods readiness for delivery and a standard 12-month warranty included with supplier commitment to provide after-sales service for a minimum of five years post-acceptance.