Miscellaneous Hardware

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC under the Department of Energy, is soliciting firm-fixed price proposals for miscellaneous hardware components through Request for Proposal #377162RLP. The procurement seeks nine different types of fasteners including socket head cap screws, hex head cap screws, and set screws with varying specifications and quantities totaling 2,940 components. Proposals will be evaluated on a best value source selection basis, with award going to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. All vendors must provide formal quotations on company letterhead with product descriptions and specifications, complete the SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs, Rev. 7) form, and complete the PUR-466 Proposal Certifications form. The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 PM CST on January 9, 2026, with answers to questions potentially posted during the proposal opening period, requiring viewers to monitor for any changes.

This solicitation has no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contract holders. The quantities per line item range from 60 to 480 units, with delivery required to Fermilab Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, Illinois 60510 under F.O.B. Fermilab terms, meaning all freight charges must be included in vendor quotations. The contract will operate on Net 30 payment terms and references the prime contract DE AC02 07CH11359 with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. While no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation notice, the procurement involves commercial hardware items classified under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and PSC 5340 (Hardware, Commercial). All proposals must comply with the FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, which incorporate comprehensive federal acquisition and Department of Energy regulations along with environmental, safety, and health requirements.