197 MHz Crab Cavities
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), operated by Jefferson Science Associates LLC under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for 197 MHz Crab Cavities. This effort supports the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project for Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Responses are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
TJNAF seeks vendors capable of:
- Procuring necessary materials
- Fabricating the 197 MHz crab cavity
- Processing and inspecting the cavity
- Preparing the jacketed cavity for testing All work must adhere to the attached Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Newport News, VA 23606, United States (TJNAF location)
Evaluation
Responses will be utilized for market research purposes to determine industry capabilities and identify potential sources for the EIC project. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposals or an invitation for bids. TJNAF is a nuclear physics research facility.