Fabrication of edge-welded bellows
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract, is soliciting proposals for the fabrication, assembly, testing, and delivery of PIP-II SSR2 Edge-welded bellows. This is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price subcontract. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the comprehensive fabrication, assembly, testing, and delivery of specific SSR2 Edge-welded bellows sub-assemblies and kits, as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) ED0045548 and associated drawings. Key technical requirements include:
- Adherence to configuration control, dimensional conformance, and specific welding standards (ASME B&PV Section VIII Div 1, 2021).
- Compliance with examination (ASME B31.3-2020) and leak testing (ISO 20485) procedures.
- Provision of Certified Mill Test Reports (CMTRs) for materials.
- Development and implementation of a project-specific Manufacturing and Inspection Plan (MIP) and Quality Assurance Plan.
- Packaging and delivery, with incoming Quality Control (QC) activities performed at Fermilab.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Subcontract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (No Set-Aside).
- NAICS Code: 332919 – Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fittings Manufacturing, with a 500-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: Maximum 12-month lead time for fabrication from the award date.
- Prime Contract: Work is performed under DOE Prime Contract #DE AC02-07CH11359.
- Subcontracting Plan: A small business subcontracting plan is required if the awardee is a large business and the subcontract value exceeds $750,000.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. CST.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated Procurement Specialist.
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, where non-cost factors are significantly more important than cost or price.
- Proposal Structure: Submissions must include two parts: Part I - Technical Proposal and Part II - Business Management & Price Proposal.
- Key Technical Evaluation Criteria: Technical Merit & Quality, Technical Capabilities, Experience, Infrastructure, Materials, Quality Assurance Plan, Past Experience, Management Control Plan, and Delivery Schedule and Milestones.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete the provided pricing form (Exhibit C) and various certifications (Exhibits F, G).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. CST.
- Primary Contact: Richard Konan, rkonan@fnal.gov, 630-840-2835.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.