LCW Flexible Hoses & Hose End Connection Components

The University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), acting on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of flexible hoses and hose end connection components for the new Storage Ring Low-Conductivity Water (LCW) cooling system. The solicitation, numbered AM202603-20, requires delivery of 4,136 units of 3/8” hose end fittings, 53 units of 1/2” hose end fittings, 4,902 feet of 3/8” flexible hose, and 76 feet of 1/2” flexible hose, with an optional allowance for up to 10% additional spare inventory. All components must comply with stringent technical specifications, including SAE J517 for non-conductivity with a two-times voltage safety factor, 21 CFR 177.1520 and NSF/ANSI 51/61 for material safety, and ASTM/ASME standards for corrosion resistance. Items are subject to a destination FOB delivery requirement, with batch deliveries due by September 4, 2026, and January 15, 2027, and must be accompanied by complete traceability documentation including Certificates of Conformance matching physical component markings, Material Certificates, and packing lists. Packaging and marking must adhere to California AB 455 and UC Sustainable Practices Policy, prohibiting foam packaging and mandating reusable, recycled, or compostable materials, with palletization required for containers over 50 lbs. and proper labeling including LBNL contact and PO numbers. Proposals must be submitted in three distinct volumes—cover letter, technical narrative, and business documentation—by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on May 6, 2026, electronically to Anita Mathias at LBNL. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, delivery schedule, quality assurance, and past performance, each rated on an adjectival scale, with price explicitly unweighted; awards will be made based on best overall value, not lowest price. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price subcontract with mandatory acceptance of the Sample Subcontract, deviations requiring formal justification. Offerors must provide Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes, and complete all representations under FAR 52.204-25, 52.225-1, 52.22