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Procurement of Niobium Material

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RFP384531Federal

Response Deadline08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicitation RFP384531 issued by Fermilab as a DOE Contractor seeks the procurement of niobium material under a combined contract type, with response submissions due by August 7, 2026. Performance is to be conducted at Fermilab’s location in Batavia, Illinois, with all deliveries meeting stringent compliance requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation. The contract mandates adherence to numerous FAR and DEAR clauses, including requirements for small business utilization, data rights, government property, inspection of supplies, termination for convenience, and protections against prohibited entities such as Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance. Contractual obligations extend to cybersecurity safeguards, personal identity verification of personnel, sustainable acquisition practices, and compliance with the Buy American Act through domestic content thresholds. All deliverables must be non-counterfeit, properly labeled with genuine trademarks, and conform to federal energy efficiency standards such as EnergyStar and EPEAT, with IPv6 compliance required for any related IT systems. Inspection and acceptance procedures are tied to F.O.B. terms, with final acceptance by Fermilab’s Forward Discovery Group upon delivery, and a warranty period of 12 to 18 months post-acceptance. The contractor must ensure that all personnel undergo identity verification, comply with DOE site access protocols, including strict restrictions on foreign nationals, and adhere to trafficking in persons and privacy act mandates. While specific pricing, delivery schedules, and packaging details are not filled in, the solicitation requires full SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and mandates the submission of certifications regarding small business status, executive compensation thresholds, and subcontracting plans for eligible entities. Proposals must include all requisite representations and supporting documentation, though submission format, page limits, and electronic portal details are not prescribed. Payment processing will follow formal acceptance and receipt of a proper invoice, though no specific payment office or accounting codes are identified.

General Info

Fermilab seeks niobium material under FAR/DEAR compliance with cybersecurity, Buy American, and small business requirements by August 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE ContractorView Agency

NAICS

21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas ExtractionView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(5)

RFP+348531.pdf

PDF

Material+Spec.docx

DOCX

Fermi Forward Discovery Group Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications Rev 4

PDF•sarc

FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services (08.2025)

PDF•contract-document

PUR-466 Proposal Certifications Revision 2

PDF•certifications

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Timeline

PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedJul 20

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineAug 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Energy → Fermilab - DOE Contractor

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Office AddressBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

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Patrick Tarpey

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Please see attached Spec for Procurement of Niobium.

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