Opportunity
SAM #RFP380004
Fermilab Solicitation for Radiation-Resistant Vacuum Gate Valves for Mu2e Experiment
Buyer
Fermilab
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
RFP380004
NAICS
332710, 333911
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), a Department of Energy contractor in Batavia, Illinois, is soliciting bids for specialized vacuum gate valves for the Mu2e experiment's cryogenic insulating vacuum system. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) - Mechanical Engineering Department - Products Requested: - Four (4) radiation-resistant, pneumatically actuated, double-acting vacuum gate valves with position indicators - 2 valves with DN200 ISO-F flanges - 2 valves with 10" OD Conflat flanges - Technical and Unique Requirements: - Valves must operate reliably in magnetic fields up to 600 gauss - Must withstand radiation levels up to 12 Mega-rad/year for at least 10 years - High vacuum performance with specified leak rates - Constructed from non-ferromagnetic materials - Equipped with radiation-hardened position indicators - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; vendors must meet stringent technical specifications - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Kirk Rd. & Pine St., Batavia, IL 60510
Description
Gate Valves