474299: DUNE FD-VD CRP Patch Panel IO-1889-1B PCB Assembly-Request for Quote (RFQ)
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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 Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is soliciting quotes for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assembly Service for the DUNE FD-VD CRP Patch Panel IO-1889-1B. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for labor-only services, with BSA/BNL providing all materials. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the assembly of PCBs for the Far Detector in Vertical Drift (FD-VD) technology. The work is divided into two phases:
- Phase 1 (Pre-production): Assemble and deliver 20 board assemblies within one month of award. This serves as a qualification step.
- Optional Phase 2 (Production): If exercised, deliver 360 board assemblies in three monthly batches (approx. 120 pieces each) within three months after option exercise. The total period of performance would extend to six months.
All assembly work is to be performed offsite at the contractor's facility, with the contractor responsible for shipping. BSA/BNL will provide all PCBs and components as Government Property.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Base period of 3 months for Phase 1, extending to 6 months total if Phase 2 option is exercised.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 for large businesses; Net 10 for small businesses.
- Freight Terms: FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. BNL is tax-exempt.
- Labor Standards: Subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4157 and Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS).
Technical & Quality Requirements
Offerors must meet stringent qualifiers:
- Minimum 20 years' experience in complex PCB assemblies.
- Prior experience building cryogenic electronics assemblies of similar complexity (e.g., ~50 component types, mix of surface mount/through-hole, ~1,500 components, IPC-A-610 class II compliance, ESD sensitive handling).
- Provide references for at least 3 comparable jobs, detailing board size, component counts, compliance, handling, and evidence of use at cryogenic temperatures (< 120 K).
- Maintain a quality system certified to ISO 9001 and comply with BNL-QA-101 (Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements).
- Adhere to Exhibit B (Technical Drawings for DUNE CRU Patch Panel) and Exhibit C (Bill of Materials).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Complete quotation, including signed Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C), must be emailed to sprice@bnl.gov with RFQ Number 474299 in the subject line.
- Quote Due Date: February 23, 2026.
- Questions Due Date: February 11, 2026 (email submission).
- Quote Validity: 90 days.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Offeror with the lowest total price meeting all technical requirements and RFQ Qualifiers. Total price, including options, will be evaluated.
- Exceptions: Must be noted by redlining the Draft Contract; may lead to non-responsive determination.
Eligibility & Required Forms
- NAICS Code: 334418 - Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (size standard 750 employees).
- SAM Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID (UEI #). Foreign vendors are exempt but must complete AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B).
- Required Forms: AMS-Form-050 (Reps and Certs), Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C), Vendor ACH Authorization Form (Enclosure D), W-9 Form (Enclosure E) for domestic vendors, or W-8 Form (Enclosure F) for foreign vendors.