University of Missouri Ionwave #27-0041

MURR nuclear-grade beryllium reflector and aluminum support skirt assembly

The University of Missouri is seeking one custom nuclear-grade beryllium reflector and aluminum support skirt assembly for its research reactor in Columbia, Missouri. - Government buyer: University of Missouri, UM Procurement; end user is the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). The attachment identifies Kyla Rogers as the procurement contact. - Procurement: One completed assembly: an S-200-FH hot-isostatically pressed (HIP) beryllium reflector with an AA6061 aluminum support skirt, plus several test coupons from the same beryllium stock. Finish machining must conform to MURR Drawing 193, sheets 3 and 4. No part numbers are provided. - Technical and quality requirements: The beryllium must meet stated chemical-composition limits and minimum tensile strength of 60 ksi, yield strength of 43 ksi, elongation of 3%, and density of 1.84 g/cc; average grain size must not exceed 12 microns. Required examinations include liquid penetrant, full-cross-section radiographic, and ultrasonic testing. The supplier must provide certified material and inspection reports and meet QA Level 1 requirements. - Supplier qualifications and delivery: Bidders must document successful machining of comparable or more difficult beryllium work, provide references for similar nuclear-grade beryllium work, and submit a manufacturing and delivery schedule. Delivery is FOB Destination to MURR. The contractor’s principal place of business and contract administration activities must be in the United States. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is named in the opportunity. The University of Missouri is the buyer, not an OEM or vendor. - Period and pricing: The contract term is five years from award, with pricing firm for the initial term. No fixed manufacturing or delivery duration is specified; bidders must propose a schedule. Bidders must provide pricing for both payment options: payment after delivery, inspection, and acceptance, or partial payment for raw beryllium followed by final payment after acceptance.

Description

The University of Missouri requests bids to furnish and deliver one beryllium reflector made from S-200-FH grade beryllium and one AA6061 support skirt for the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). The work includes manufacturing, finish machining to the referenced MURR drawings, testing, inspection, certification, and delivery of the completed assembly and material coupons. Bidders must provide relevant beryllium machining experience, references for similar nuclear-grade beryllium work, and a detailed manufacturing and delivery schedule. Bids must be submitted through the University of Missouri System electronic bidding platform by November 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.

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