Opportunity

SAM #RFP382985

Precision Machining of Copper Cooling Plates for CMS HGCAL Detector

Buyer

Fermilab

Posted

June 02, 2026

Respond By

June 22, 2026

Identifier

RFP382985

NAICS

332710, 332313

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking precision machining services for copper cooling plates used in the CMS HGCAL detector project at CERN. - Government Buyer: - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Batavia, Illinois - Fermi Forward Discovery Group (sub-entity) - Products Requested: - Machining of copper cooling plates, with 31 distinct plate types and variants - Part numbers include F10257181, F10257182, F10257185, F10257186, F10257187, F10257188, F10257193, F10257194, F10257195, F10257196, F10258096, F10258097, F10258098, F10258100, F10258092, F10258093, F10258094, F10258095, F10258088, F10258089, F10258090, F10258091, F10258084, F10258085, F10258086, F10258087, F10258080, F10258081, F10258082, F10258083, and additional variants (e.g., 1A, 2A, 3A, etc.) - Quantities range from 6 to 12 units per plate type, totaling over 264 plates in one batch and 504 pieces in another - Machined Plate Inspection document package (6 units) - Services Requested: - Precision machining, hole drilling, engraving unique serial numbers, maintaining flatness within 3mm - CMM inspection, gauge verification, and quality documentation - Packaging for safe shipment and handling - Unique Requirements: - Plates made from C110000 cold rolled copper sheets provided by the Buyer - Handling fixtures and procedures to prevent damage during machining and shipment - Staged shipments, site visits, and detailed inspection reports - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, Illinois - Delivery and work performed at federal facility locations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; machining must meet strict technical and quality standards for high-energy physics applications.

Description

Cooling plate machining

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