WAVELENGTH SHIFTING FIBER

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), acting as a DOE contractor based in Batavia, Illinois, is soliciting commercial-grade wavelength shifting plastic scintillating fibers under solicitation RFP-384627-GMG, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The requirement is for KURARAY America Inc.'s Y-11 (200)M product, specifically 1.4 mm diameter, 6000-meter spools of multi-clad wavelength shifting fiber, classified under NAICS code 325211. The procurement is structured as a commercial, single-award, firm fixed price purchase order using full and open competition, with no partial quotes accepted. The contract is governed by FAR Part 12 procedures and includes mandatory flow-down clauses covering cybersecurity, labor standards, export controls, Buy American compliance, prohibitions on products from covered entities like Kaspersky Lab, and restrictions on foreign national access to Fermilab facilities. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding federal contract information, adhere to labor laws including the Service Contract Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and prevailing wage requirements, and submit certifications regarding small business status, export controls, and trafficking in persons. Delivery must be made to Batavia, Illinois, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under f.o.b. destination terms. Packaging and marking must include the manufacturer name, item description, ECCN, HTS/Schedule B number, CCL designation, and domestic origin labeling in accordance with the Buy American Act, though no specific MIL-STD packaging standards are required. The award will be made on a best value basis, factoring in cost and domestic preference under the Buy American statute, with a 20% cost differential threshold for domestic offers. Proposals must include completed certifications in .DOCX and final .PDF format with digital signatures, submitted directly to the FFDG Procurement Representative, with no formal submission portal or page limits specified. The government retains inspection authority and requires one-year warranty coverage for merchantability and fitness for purpose. No contract value is disclosed, and no options or modifications are included.