Permanent Bakeout Heaters for ALS-U

The University of California, representing the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is soliciting quotes under a small business set-aside for Permanent Bakeout Heaters intended for use in the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project. The solicitation, identified as RFQ No. AA-2026-07, was released on May 14, 2026, with quotes due by May 29, 2026. This procurement targets small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5 provisions and falls under NAICS code 333414. Interested vendors must submit their quotes along with required documentation, including a statement certifying compliance with all mandatory requirements outlined in the RFQ, manufacture per the Statement of Work, a past performance reference form, and, if the quote exceeds $150,000, a representative certification form. The contract opportunity is managed by the Berkeley National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, with the place of performance in Berkeley, California. The solicitation package includes the RFQ and submission instructions, a sample subcontract, the Statement of Work, and required forms that must be submitted with the quote. Vendors are expected to manufacture the bakeout heaters according to the specifications provided, ensuring quality and compliance to meet the laboratory’s technical needs. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Arielle Anoop, reachable via email, and additional details, including the full solicitation documents, are accessible through the designated government procurement website.