FXI and ISR Mirror Bender Upgrade Package

The contract solicitation, identified as RFQ Number 475273, seeks the design, fabrication, testing, and installation of upgraded mirror bender systems for the FXI and ISR beamlines at the National Synchrotron Light Source II at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The scope includes supplying one FXI Collimating Mirror Bender System, one FXI Toroidal Mirror Bender System, one ISR Horizontal Focusing Mirror Bender with in-vacuum double piping and metal cooling lines, one ISR Vertical Focusing Mirror Bender, and specialized ultra-high-vacuum and radiation-resistant cabling. The project replaces existing piezo-based bender systems with stepper-motor-driven alternatives to enhance precision and reliability. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with payment tied to three milestones: delivery and acceptance of the Final Design Review Report at eight weeks after award, delivery and acceptance of the equipment and documentation package at 32 weeks, and final acceptance of installation and testing at 38 weeks. The anticipated delivery date is April 30, 2027, with all equipment delivered FOB Destination for North American shipments and DAP for international shipments to Brookhaven National Laboratory’s receiving facility at 98 Rochester Street, Upton, NY. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where award is made to the lowest-priced offeror who meets all mandatory technical and qualification requirements. Key eligibility thresholds include demonstrable success in completing at least two prior projects involving similar high-precision systems for synchrotrons, accelerator labs, or semiconductor facilities, as well as proven capability in meeting stringent UHV compatibility, precision motion control, radiation resistance, and integration requirements specific to NSLS-II. Compliance with Brookhaven Science Associates' Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101) is mandatory, with specific adherence to ASTM D3951 for packaging, adherence to ASME B31.3 for piping, NFPA 70 for electrical systems, and NRTL certification for all safety-critical equipment. The contractor must also implement robust quality controls, including NIST-traceable calibration of test equipment, counterfeit parts prevention, and full documentation of manufacturing lots and batch numbers. All vendors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI, complete required certifications including AMS Form 050, W-9 or W-8 forms, and ACH authorization. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 22, 202