Cryogenic Microbulk Microbulk 3000-Liter Liquid Argon

Fermilab, acting as a DOE contractor, is seeking a firm fixed-price subcontractor to supply a 3000-liter ASME-certified cryogenic microbulk liquid argon dewar along with a specific connector assembly including a 1.5-inch argon tongue flange, dust cap, and copper fill gasket, as detailed in the attached technical specifications. The solicitation, issued under RFP-381067-GMG, has a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and must be submitted electronically via the Fermilab Business Services portal in PDF format with digital certification. The contract is subject to the Buy American Act, requiring that domestic construction materials meet minimum content thresholds: 75% for commercial off-the-shelf items, 65% for manufactured products, and no more than 5% foreign content by cost for iron and steel. Foreign materials may only be used if domestic alternatives exceed the foreign cost by more than 20%, or if unavailable, with full supplier cost documentation required. The delivery point is FOB Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois, and acceptance will occur upon delivery at the facility. Evaluation will be conducted under a Low Price Technically Acceptable approach, with technical acceptability determined primarily by compliance with Buy American requirements and other regulatory certifications, and no additional factors such as past performance or technical capability being weighted. The contractor must adhere to all applicable FAR clauses including 52.225-9, 52.222-50, 52.203-11, and 52.227-14 with Alternates II, III, and V, which govern data rights, trafficking in persons, disclosure of payments, and inspection rights at subcontractor facilities. Export control compliance is mandatory, requiring accurate ECCN or EAR99 classification, HTS/Schedule B numbers, and proper labeling of all items. Required certifications, including PUR-466 and SARC, must be completed and signed by an authorized official, addressing export controls, domestic content, VETS-4212 reporting, patent rights, and past performance disclosures. No pricing details are available in the solicitation beyond the requirement for a firm fixed price, and no contract value is stated; payment methods and accounting data are unspecified, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical monitor is identified. All proposals must include full traceability of