SAM #384750

Fermilab Seeks Industrial Accelerator Consulting Services for Technology Assessment and Product Opportunity Identification

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking expert consulting services for industrial accelerator technology assessment and product opportunity identification. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) - Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) Strategic Commercial Purchasing - Scope of Services: - Industrial Accelerator Consulting Services - Assess technology barriers to adoption of industrial electron beam and X-ray accelerator systems - Identify product development opportunities aligned with DOE/NNSA objectives - Conduct structured interviews with industry stakeholders, technical assessments, and deliver actionable reports and presentations - Deliverables include interview plans, technical gap analysis, product opportunity matrix, and final presentations - Requirements: - Consultant must have at least 15 years of relevant commercial experience - Two-phase engagement: Phase 1 (industry assessment, 90-120 days), Phase 2 (product opportunity evaluation, 60-90 days) - Phase 2 begins only after acceptance of Phase 1 deliverables - Services delivered F.O.B. Fermilab, Batavia, IL - Compliance with FFDG’s General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services - Proposals with exceptions to specifications or terms may be disqualified - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - NAICS code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)

Description

Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) FOR FERMILAB has a requirement for Industrial Accelerator Consulting Services

NAICS Code for this procurement is 541690

Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) Strategic Commercial Purchasing located in Batavia, Illinois issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a single award. This is a /solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) intends to award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This is an all-or-non requirement, and the government will award a single purchase order to the offeror responsible whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government based on the criteria listed within this solicitation.

1) Industrial Accelerator Consulting Services (SEE ATTACHED SOW)

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 26 AUG 2026. Such capabilities /qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely with the discretion of the government.

The following terms and conditions shall become a part of any subsequent purchase order/subcontract resulting from this RFP.

• FFDG’s General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (8/2025)

The above referenced terms and conditions are available on the Fermilab Business Services Web Site. They are PDF Format and can be accessed at the following URL:

https://procurement.fnal.gov/terms-conditions/ 

NOTE TO OFFERORS: Please be advised that any exceptions to the specifications or to FFDG’s terms and conditions may cause your proposal to be disqualified with no further consideration for an award.

Any exceptions or additional terms noted on a Quote Form will not be considered and are hereby expressly rejected. Likewise, any references—whether through language or hyperlink—to additional terms and conditions are not accepted and are similarly rejected.

FERMI Strategic Commercial Purchasing will be the procuring center for this effort. All equipment and or services are to be delivered F.O.B. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, IL 60510, Freight prepaid (delivered).

The following Representations must be completed and returned with your proposal.

• SARC – Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs • PUR-466 – Proposal Certifications

The RFP response shall include a completed RFP page include a price, with a completed SARC and PUR-466. All contractual questions shall be directed to:

Cathleen E. Stadler Procurement Specialist 630-840-2763 cstadler@fnal.gov

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