472077 Presolicitation Notice - DUNE VD CRP-SST
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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
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the upcoming procurement of Charge Readout Plane Support Superstructures (CRP-SSTs) for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Vertical Drift (VD) detector. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only; vendors are not to submit quotes or proposals at this time. A solicitation (RFP-472077) is expected to be posted later, with an anticipated award timeframe on or about June 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the design, manufacture, inspection, testing, and delivery of sixteen (16) CRP-SST frames, comprising four small and twelve large units, with options for additional units. These structures are critical for assembling internal components within the VD cryostat. Key deliverables include:
- Engineering packages, fabrication drawings, and structural engineering calculations (FEA using ANSYS).
- Tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for first articles.
- Serial production of frames.
- Packaging, shipping, and delivery to CERN (for the first large SST) and the South Dakota Warehouse Facility. Materials must be Stainless Steel Type 304L or higher, compatible with a liquid Argon cryogenic environment. Fabrication must meet strict tolerances and adhere to US and European codes for welding, fabrication, and quality assurance (e.g., ISO 9001, ASME, AWS, ANSI AISC 360).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 332312, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (Size Standard: 500 employees).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (no specific set-aside).
- Anticipated Award: On or about June 2026.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Primarily CERN (Switzerland) and Rapid City, SD (USA).
- Attachments: DRAFT Statement of Work, DRAFT Technical Specifications, and DRAFT Technical Drawings are provided for review.
Action Items
Vendors interested in this opportunity should review the attached draft documents to understand the detailed requirements. Registration in SAM under the applicable NAICS code is required for small business consideration. No proposals are requested at this time.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lisa Gonzales at lgonzales@bnl.gov or 631-344-5965.