Opportunity
SAM #RFP-381067-GMG
Fermilab Solicitation for 3,000-Liter Cryogenic Microbulk Liquid Argon Dewar and Connector Assembly
Buyer
Fermilab
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP-381067-GMG
NAICS
325120, 333415
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), under the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for specialized cryogenic equipment: - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy, Office of Science, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) - Managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC - Products/Services Requested: - 3,000-liter cryogenic microbulk ASME industrial liquid argon Dewar - Must include integrated vaporizers, stainless steel construction, galvanized skid for forklift access, lifting lugs, and plumbing for remote monitoring - Designed for outdoor use, rated for 250-500 psig working pressure, with pressure safety devices and dual relief circuit with diverter valve - Must comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII or equivalent - Includes fill and drop-shipped delivery to Fermilab - Vendor must provide compliance documentation, process flow diagrams, and warranty information - Connector assembly with argon tongue flange (1.5 inch), dust cap, and copper fill gasket - Notable Requirements: - Firm fixed price subcontract - Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection - Delivery FOB Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois - Compliance with detailed technical specifications and safety codes - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, Illinois
Description
Subcontractor to provide a firm fixed price on Cryogenic microbulk 3000-liter liquid argon Dewar (see attached Technical Requirement Specifications)
Cryogenic microbulk ASME industrial 3000-liter liquid argon Dewar Connector assembly, argon tongue flange, 1.5", with dust cap and copper fill gasket