Fermilab-ICB-A Angstrom E-Beam ECR Vacuum Electrical Feed-DG
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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
The Department of Energy's Fermilab is soliciting proposals for the Fermilab-ICB-A Angstrom E-Beam ECR Vacuum Electrical Feed-DG project. This opportunity seeks a subcontractor to install critical electrical infrastructure for the Angstrom E-Beam ECR Vacuum Deposition System and a Haskris Chiller at the Fermilab site in Batavia, Illinois. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Subcontract set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The selected subcontractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, lifts, equipment, and supervision to install new electrical feeders, conduit systems, junction boxes, safety switches, and associated wiring. This includes supporting two new loads: the Angstrom E-Beam ECR Vacuum Deposition System (100A feed) and the Haskris Chiller (60A feed). Major tasks involve installing 1 1/4" and 3/4" EMT conduit, various conductors, panel modifications, new breakers, scheduled power outages, terminations, labeling, phase rotation verification, panel schedule updates, and fire-rated sealing of wall penetrations. The work will be performed at the ICB-A Industrial Complex, Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, with a base period of performance from January 2026 to December 2027.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price Subcontract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visit: May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (strongly recommended)
- Questions Due: May 18, 2026
- Acceptance Period: FFDG requires a minimum 90-day acceptance period for proposals.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical proposals will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable. Key technical evaluation criteria include:
- Corporate Capabilities: Minimum 5 years of electrical experience in industrial facilities.
- Current/Past Experience: Minimum 3 projects in the last 10 years.
- Key Personnel Experience: Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Safety Documentation and Quality Documents. Required submissions include a Price Proposal Form (Exhibit K), Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (Exhibit L), Fermilab Subcontractor Safety Information Questionnaire (Exhibit J), Proposal Certifications (Exhibit M), and a Bid Bond (Exhibit N). A Payment Bond (Exhibit O) and Insurance (Exhibit H) are required for the successful offeror.
Compliance & Requirements
Subcontractors must adhere to comprehensive Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements (Exhibit D), General Requirements (Exhibit C), and Quality Requirements (Exhibit F). Detailed submittal procedures are outlined in Exhibit E. Compliance with Buy American requirements, certified payroll via LCPTracker, and prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon, Exhibit P) is mandatory. The FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Construction (Exhibit G) will govern the subcontract.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Dasia Guthrie at dguthrie@fnal.gov or 630-840-2494.