Remanufacture of 8618 80 KW High Power Triode

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), operating under the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking a qualified vendor to remanufacture the 8618, 80 KW High Power Triode tube. The contract requires the vendor to undertake all necessary non-recurring engineering efforts in the absence of original schematics, which involves creating new technical documentation, drawings, and a complete fabrication package to meet remanufactured specifications. The vendor must produce all manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and build instructions, ensuring that all tubes are fabricated using new materials and subassemblies to guarantee long-term reliability. The solicitation, titled "Remanufacture of 8618 80 KW High Power Triode," was posted on March 25, 2026, with responses due by April 11, 2026. The place of performance is Upton, New York, where BNL is located, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 334419. Participation in this contract requires compliance with federal contracting regulations, including submission of annual representations and certifications as outlined by BNL’s AMS-FORM-050, as well as the appropriate IRS tax documentation such as Form W-9 for U.S. entities or Form W-8BEN-E for foreign vendors. Additionally, vendors must complete an ACH Authorization Form to enable electronic payments through BNL’s financial system. Primary contacts for this solicitation are Blake Clemmer and Maile Nichols, who can be reached via email or phone at BNL. The comprehensive approach to remanufacturing the triode tube emphasizes engineering rigor, quality assurance through the use of new materials, and adherence to federal procurement requirements to support BNL’s mission-critical operations.