Magnet Power Supplies
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of Energy (FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR) has issued a Solicitation for Magnet Power Supplies to be delivered to Fermilab in Batavia, IL. This opportunity requires vendors to provide quotes for specific power supply units that meet detailed technical specifications. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for various magnet power supplies, including units for Focusing Solenoids, Collector Solenoids, 90-Degree Bending Dipoles, and Steering Magnets. Bidders must provide exact items and specifications as detailed in the attached documentation.
Key Requirements
The required power supplies must adhere to stringent technical specifications, including operating and rated parameters for current, voltage, ripple, repeatability, resolution, stability, and efficiency. Design requirements mandate high-precision, low-ripple, bidirectional constant-current supplies with a modular structure, including AC-DC source, DC-DC converter, hardware protection, load sampling, and EMI filtering. Enclosures must be 19-inch rackmount and ≤ 3U height. Control must be via Ethernet (TCP/IP) for remote configuration, monitoring, and profile execution, with digital self-regulation and high-precision current feedback. Acceptance tests will include electrical stability, ripple, resolution, repeatability, fault protection, and power cycling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 04:59 PM EDT
- Published: April 28, 2026, 02:57 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Fermilab, Batavia, IL 60510, United States
Additional Notes
An existing commercial offer from OCEM Power Electronics for €59,250.00 (budgetary) for specific units (1 Focusing Solenoid, 1 Collector, 1 Bending Dipole, 3 Steering Magnets) is provided as reference, with a price validity until May 24, 2026, and an estimated delivery time of 16-18 weeks. Bidders should review this offer and the detailed technical specifications to ensure their proposed solutions are compliant and competitive. The primary contact for this opportunity is Noelle Nelson (nnelson@fnal.gov).