Amplifiers

The solicitation RFP-383648-CM from Fermilab, a Department of Energy contractor, seeks two units of QET VIDAR D three-wave mixing traveling-wave parametric amplifiers—cryogenic TWPAs designed to enhance the performance of LOUD and QUIET systems. These amplifiers feature a bandwidth of 4–8 GHz, are fully packaged with flux and ESP protection, and are to be delivered under a firm-fixed-price arrangement with evaluation based on the Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Proposals must meet mandatory technical criteria and comply with federal procurement regulations, including the Buy American Act, where domestic materials must not exceed foreign materials by more than 20% in cost for non-critical items, and foreign-made items with over 55% domestic content are treated as domestic. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DEAR clauses governing data rights, trafficking in persons compliance, cybersecurity safeguards, labor standards, wage requirements, export controls, and sustainable acquisition. All deliverables must conform to EnergyStar®, FEMP, and IEEE 1680-2006 (EPEAT) standards, be free from counterfeit components, and meet industry-standard quality and performance benchmarks. Performance is subject to f.o.b. origin or destination terms as specified, with risk transferring upon delivery to the carrier or acceptance by Fermilab’s subcontracting entity, FFDG. The offeror must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID, submit completed Subcontractor Annual Representations and Certifications and PUR-466 Proposal Certifications, and comply with restrictions on foreign national access to Fermilab facilities, requiring 180-day advance notice and DOE approval for non-U.S. citizens. IT systems must adhere to NIST security configurations, and all subcontractors must flow down applicable clauses. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time through the Fermilab procurement portal, with no page limits but strict requirements for form compliance. No contract value is disclosed; pricing is to be submitted by offerors. Contract administration inquiries are directed to Cecilia Martin at Fermilab, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO identified. Payment follows standard FAR procedures upon acceptance and invoice submission, with no specific system like WAWF mandated. All work occurs at Fermilab’s site in Batavia, Illinois, and includes enforceable warranty provisions requiring