Opportunity
SAM #RFP_380658RLP
Fermilab Solicits Helium-Based Cryocooler and Compressor System
Buyer
Fermilab
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
RFP_380658RLP
NAICS
339999, 333415
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), managed by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking proposals for a helium-based cryocooler system. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Helium-based Cryocooler (1 unit) - 1st Stage Cooling Capacity: 3.0 W @ 60K - 2nd Stage Cooling Capacity: 0.02 W @ 2.3K - Minimum Temperature: <2.2K - Cooldown Time to 2.3K: <120 minutes - Physical dimensions: Cold head height <218mm, RT plate diameter 120mm (must fit existing Fermilab cryostat equipment) - Helium Compressor (1 unit) - Matched to cryocooler - 208V wall power, water cooled - Water flow: 0.5-1.0 gallons per minute, temperature 39-81°F - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing Fermilab cryostat infrastructure - Delivery is FOB Fermilab, Batavia, IL - Proposals must include detailed product specifications and meet the specified technical requirements - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; vendors must propose suitable solutions - Delivery and performance will occur at Fermilab facilities in Batavia, Illinois
Description
Please provide proposal for the attached request for proposals (RFP 380658RLP) for project “Helium-based Cryocooler” by the due date to allow proper documentation completion.
Proposal packages must include
Formal quote on company letterhead with description/specification of product(s) Completed RFP form Completed SARC Completed PUR-466
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