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Precision Copper Conductor Supply (OFHC Copper)

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Submission Closed08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 331492

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AI Contract Overview

The contract involves the supply of Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity (OFHC) copper conductors specifically engineered for precision magnet windings, requiring strict adherence to high-purity standards, tight dimensional tolerances, and maximal electrical conductivity. The materials must meet technical specifications critical to performance in high-precision electromagnetic applications, ensuring minimal impurities and consistent mechanical and electrical properties across all delivered lots. This is a subcontract under the Department of Energy, managed by Jefferson Labor, with the place of performance located in the 23606 zip code area. Responses are due by August 18, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with the North American Industry Classification System code 331492 indicating it falls under Other Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is intended for fulfillment through a subcontracting arrangement. All suppliers must ensure compliance with the required conductivity and purity benchmarks to qualify for award, and full technical documentation will likely be necessary to demonstrate conformance with the stringent performance criteria for magnet winding applications.

General Info

OFHC copper conductors for precision magnet windings, strict purity and conductivity standards, DOE subcontract, 23606 performance location.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Jefferson Labor - DOE Contractor

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

Place of Performance

VA, 23606, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of Stek-26-S455088.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sources Sought: EIC Quadrupole Magnet Coils

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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Submission Closed

08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Jefferson Labor - DOE Contractor

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Jefferson Labor - DOE Contractor

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Full Description

Supply of Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity (OFHC) copper conductors meeting purity, dimensional tolerance, and electrical conductivity standards for precision magnet windings.