Opportunity
SAM #SS_APP00009
RFI: High-Power 120 kW 49 MHz RF Circulators for Electron-Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Buyer
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
SS_APP00009
NAICS
334515, 334419
Brookhaven National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking information from suppliers for high-power RF circulators for the Electron-Ion Collider's hadron storage ring. - Government Buyer: - Brookhaven Science Associates, Brookhaven National Laboratory (DOE Office of Basic Energy Sciences) - Products Requested: - 120 kW 49 MHz Circulators for the bunch splitting RF system - 3 units requested in the RFI - 1 unit specified in the Statement of Work - No OEMs, part numbers, or specific vendors named - Technical Requirements: - Must handle 120 kW steady-state RF power at 49.2 MHz - Protects RF components from reflected power during bunch splitting - Mechanical design must allow crane and forklift lifting - Construction: aluminum/stainless steel, compliant with ASME BTH-1-2023 - Testing: low-power RF tests at contractor site, high-power RF tests at BNL - Quality assurance, configuration management, and warranty required - Notable Requirements: - Contractor responsible for design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery - Must provide tooling, test equipment, and documentation - U.S. manufacturing presence requested - Pricing requested for one vs. three units - Strict RF, environmental, and safety standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers
Description
Request for Information Only
BSA is seeking qualified and interested contractors capable of meeting the requirements of the attached statement of work and technical specifications. See attached RFI letter for details regarding a capability statement.
Request for Information Only