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5W Pulse Tube CryoCooler

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Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) is soliciting firm-fixed price proposals for the procurement of one 5W Pulse Tube Cryocooler to support the Illinois Accelerator Research Center at Fermilab. The system is intended to provide conduction cooling for a Niobium-Tin coated superconducting RF cavity to reach temperatures of 4.2K. To minimize vibrations, a pulse-tube configuration is specifically required. The complete assembly must include a cold head, compressor, gas lines, vibration dampening bellows, and all necessary instrumentation and power cables. Technical constraints include a maximum power consumption of 30kW, a mounting flange diameter of 10 inches maximum, and specific height limits for the room temperature side (30 inches max) and cold side (20 inches max), with compressor dimensions not exceeding 6ft x 6ft x 4ft. The solicitation is a best value source selection, defined as the lowest price from technically acceptable and responsible offerors. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, and must include a formal quote on company letterhead, a completed RFP form, Subcontractor Annual Representations and Certifications, and Proposal Certifications. Delivery is required F.O.B. Fermilab to the receiving warehouse in Batavia, Illinois, with all freight charges included in the quote. Awardees must comply with various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, E-Verify enrollment, U.S. export control laws, and provisions combating trafficking in persons.

General Info

FFDG seeks proposals for one 5W Pulse Tube Cryocooler for Fermilab by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Batavia, IL, 60510, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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Fermilab Proposal Certifications (PROC-FRM-466)

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RFP 387931RLP - 5W @4.2k Pulse Tube CryoCooler

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Subcontractor Annual Representations and Certifications (SARC)

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBatavia, IL, 60510, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor
Office AddressBatavia, IL, 60510, USA
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Rhiannon Patterson
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Please provide proposal for the attached request for proposals (RFP 387931RLP) for project “5W PULSE TUBE CRYOCOOLER” by the due date to allow proper documentation completion.


Proposal packages must include


  1. Formal quote on company letterhead with description/specification of product(s)
  2. Completed RFP form
  3. Completed Subcontractor Annual Representations and Certifications
  4. Completed Proposal Certifications

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