RFQ - High Pressure Tube Trailer Recertification and Refurbishment

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, operating Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory under Department of Energy Contract No. 89243024CSC000002, is requesting quotes for high pressure tube trailer recertification and refurbishment services. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide complete recertification and refurbishment of the FNAL 477 High Pressure Tube Trailer, a 38-tube compressed helium gas transport unit with a water volume capacity of 334.4 cubic feet. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in high pressure tube trailer recertification and refurbishment, provide evidence of qualified personnel, and submit a project schedule aligned with the 30-calendar-day performance period. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach considering three factors: technical capability (experience, personnel qualifications, and project schedule), price (firm-fixed-price proposal), and responsibility determination (financial capability, performance history, and certifications). The Request for Quote closes on February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to bhopkins@fnal.gov; award will be made without discussion.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify an incumbent contractor. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with no specific budget range disclosed in the solicitation documents. Work encompasses DOT recertification testing of all 38 tubes, burst disk replacement, inspection and refurbishment of mechanical components including the 5th wheel, wheels, bearings, and brakes, sandblasting and painting of the chassis and cabinet, pressure testing of all piping per ASME B31.3 standards, and installation of required labeling and data plates. The Period of Performance is 30 calendar days after receipt of order, with quotes remaining valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the due date. Performance will take place at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, with vendors required to arrange round-trip transportation; U.S. citizenship is preferred, and offerors without existing Fermilab badges must complete access request forms at least four weeks prior to scheduled work.