MARCO Magnet DC Power Supply

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking a qualified supplier for the fabrication, inspection, and testing of a superconducting magnet DC power supply system designed for use with the MARCO magnet at the Electron Ion Collider located at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This procurement involves the manufacturing of specialized power transmission equipment classified under NAICS code 33461 (Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) and PSC code 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment). The solicitation was posted on December 15, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of February 13, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately two months to prepare and submit their responses. While the notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, contractors should anticipate that proposals will be assessed based on technical capability, quality assurance processes, inspection and testing procedures, and experience with similar superconducting magnet systems. Interested parties should note the compressed timeline and ensure all questions regarding requirements or clarifications are submitted well in advance of the February 13, 2026 deadline.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors without restrictions based on small business status or other categorical preferences. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for this contract. The procurement calls for the fabrication of one superconducting magnet DC power supply system, with the place of performance located in Newport News, Virginia 23606. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities specific to high-specification superconducting equipment and should verify all technical requirements through the complete solicitation documents, as the summary notice does not provide detailed specifications regarding timeline for delivery, performance standards, or other critical contract terms.