Picosecond Laser System

Fermilab, operating as a DOE contractor, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of picosecond laser systems under solicitation number 385304swk, with responses due by August 24, 2026. The requirement is positioned within a federal contracting framework governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, emphasizing compliance with the Buy American Act, including domestic content thresholds of 65% for non-iron/steel materials through 2029 and strict limitations on foreign iron and steel under 5%. Offerors must hold a current Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov and submit comprehensive certifications regarding business ownership, subcontractor compliance, executive compensation (if annual federal revenue exceeds $25 million), and trafficking in persons compliance for any work exceeding $550,000 with overseas performance. Data rights clauses mandate the provision of limited rights technical data and restricted computer software, with the government retaining inspection rights at the subcontractor’s facility under Alternate V of FAR 52.227-14. The place of performance is definitively designated as Batavia, Illinois, and contract administration requires adherence to E-Verify enrollment within 30 days of award, anti-kickback prohibitions, and mandatory reporting under VETS-4212 for contracts exceeding $100,000. While the exact contract type and value remain unspecified, the evaluation methodology and award basis are not detailed in the provided materials, though pricing and cost competitiveness are implied through references to domestic content thresholds and compliance-driven cost assessments. Proposals must include all required certifications based on contract value tiers—such as small business, ITAR, and DPAS certifications—and must be submitted to Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC without specified format restrictions, though full compliance with the RFP documentation is required for consideration.