Opportunity

SAM #385634-DSF

Fermilab PIP-II niobium and niobium-alloy sheets, rings, and disks

Buyer

Fermilab

Posted

October 19, 2026

Respond By

November 10, 2026

Identifier

385634-DSF

NAICS

331491, 331410, 332313

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking firm-fixed-price proposals for niobium and niobium-alloy components for the PIP-II superconducting radio-frequency cavity program. - Government buyer: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab/FNAL), under the U.S. Department of Energy; managed and operated by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FermiForward). The solicitation is issued through the Fermilab Procurement Department. Technical specifications identify the Applied Physics & Superconducting Technology Division and SRF Measurements & Research Department. - OEMs and vendors: No component OEM or material supplier is named. FermiForward is identified as the laboratory’s managing organization, not as an OEM. Fermilab and the Department of Energy are the buyer organizations. - Requested products: Nine priced line items totaling 144 components: RRR300 niobium sheets and a forged niobium ring, plus Nb55Ti rings and disks. Part numbers, quantities, and dimensions are listed below. - Notable technical and quality requirements: Niobium sheet and forged parts must meet FNAL specification ED0371037; the niobium-titanium components must meet ED0008232. Requirements include material composition and mechanical properties, surface and dimensional quality, cleanliness and removal of burrs or sharp edges, inspection and testing, material traceability, certifications, and protective packaging. A quality assurance plan must be submitted with the proposal and approved before award. - Delivery and performance: Delivery is to Batavia, Illinois. No contract duration or option period is specified; offerors are to propose a delivery schedule. Material certifications are required with delivery.

Description

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) iis soliciting proposals for Niobium and Niobium Alloy Sheets, Rings and Disks in support of the PIP-II Project.

Proposals can be submitted directly to the Primary Contact listed on this notice and within the RFP Document. Pricing must be submitted using the Request for Proposal Pricing Sheet, Exhibit I, which is located at the end of the RFP document.

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