PTC DC Power Supply

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of specific Kontron parts for Fermilab. The procurement is being conducted by Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) for delivery to either the South Dakota Steel Storage Service Site (SDSSS) or South Dakota Warehousing Service (SDWS) in Rapid City, South Dakota. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6.

• Kontron Part # PL506_FD1: QTY 27

• Kontron Part # PL506_FD2: QTY 22

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Award Type: All-or-non requirement, with a single purchase order awarded to the most advantageous offer.

• Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, IL 60510, Freight prepaid (delivered).

• Submission Deadline: 26 MAR 2026, 4:00 PM CT

• Submission Method: Written responses only. Oral communications are not acceptable.

• Evaluation Criteria: The government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements and is most advantageous based on criteria within the solicitation.

• Required Forms: The RFP response must include a completed RFP page with pricing, a completed SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs), and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications).

• NAICS Code: 334515

• The solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• The general terms and conditions for commercial products and services (8/2025) apply and are available at: https://procurement.fnal.gov/terms-conditions/

• All contractual questions should be directed to Cathleen E. Stadler at 630-840-2763 or cstadler@fnal.gov.

• Any items covered by G.S.A. Contracts should be indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC)," is a form required by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for its subcontractors. It collects essential business and compliance information from potential subcontractors to ensure they meet federal requirements and are eligible for awards.

• Offeror Information: Includes name, address, contact details, EIN/TIN, DUNS number, and SAM.gov registration status.
• Business Category: Details ownership (U.S. or foreign), operating structure (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.), and common parent information.
• Small Business Classifications: Allows offerors to self-certify as large or small businesses and specify diversity categories (e.g., Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned).
• Executive Compensation: Requires reporting of the top five executives' names, titles, and compensation if specific federal funding thresholds are met.
• Offeror Responsibility: Certifications regarding accounting system adequacy, responsible business practices (compliance with FAR 9.104), and adherence to combating trafficking in persons.
• Employment Eligibility Verification: Requirements related to E-Verify enrollment for the offeror and lower-tier subcontractors.
• Export/Import Control Certifications: Agreement to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Certifications: Includes representations on limitations for pass-through charges on cost-reimbursement subcontracts.
• Certification: A final section for a duly authorized representative to certify the accuracy of all statements.

This form is critical for any entity seeking to subcontract with Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC. Bidders must accurately complete all sections to demonstrate their eligibility, compliance with federal regulations, and business status. Failure to complete this form correctly may prevent an award. The document also outlines specific requirements related to executive compensation reporting and employment eligibility verification that bidders must be prepared to address.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Proposal Certifications," outlines various certifications and representations required from offerors for proposals submitted to Fermilab. It serves as a checklist and attestation for compliance with specific federal regulations and contract clauses.

• Certifications #1: REQUIRED FOR ALL PROPOSALS ≥ $10,000
  • Export/Import Control: Requires information on the offeror's export compliance point of contact and certifications regarding the nature of furnished items (e.g., military, dual-use, US Munitions List, Commerce Control List).
  • Buy American – Construction Materials (OCT 2022): Defines terms related to domestic and foreign construction materials and requires compliance with domestic preference.
• Certifications #2: REQUIRED FOR ALL PROPOSALS ≥ $150,000
  • Certificate of Independent Price Determination: Certifies that prices were arrived at independently.
  • Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions: Certifies that no federal appropriated funds were used to influence federal transactions.
  • Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters: Certifies the offeror's status regarding debarment, suspension, convictions, and delinquent federal taxes.
  • Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020): Requires certification of submission of the VETS-4212 Report.
  • Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020): Certifies that no kickbacks were provided or solicited.
• Certifications #3: REQUIRED FOR ALL PROPOSALS ≥ $550,000
  • Combatting Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021): Requires certification regarding compliance with policies to prevent trafficking in persons.
  • Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (OCT 2020): Requires certification of a compliance plan to prevent prohibited activities related to trafficking in persons.
• Revision Table: Details changes made to the document across various revisions, including updates to clauses, name changes, and form field fixes.

This document is critical for bidders to understand and complete accurately. Failure to provide the required certifications and disclosures may render an offeror non-responsible or lead to contract termination. Bidders must review each section carefully to ensure their proposal meets all stipulated requirements, particularly concerning export controls, Buy American provisions, price determination, and compliance with federal regulations on lobbying, veteran employment, and anti-trafficking.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Procurement Specification for FD-HD/FD-VD Power and Timing Card (PTC) DC Power Supplies for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) / Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) - US project at Fermilab. The LBNF Project provides infrastructure for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), which includes detectors at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).

• Procurement of materials, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, and delivery of complete DC Power Supply units.

• Each unit must be a multi-channel DC power supply housed in a 4U power bin with a 1U cooling vent.

• Power box must be easily removable with an 'easy lever' mechanism.

• Features required: channel-wise fail-safe logic interlock, remote sensing, remote network control and monitoring (Ethernet, SNMP), local control and monitoring via a front panel display.

• Specific electrical requirements include: up to 60V, up to 13.5A, 650W per channel, auto AC 94V-265V input, built-in 15A AC line fuse, C20, 16AWG AC cord set.

• Safety ratings: CE conform EN 50 081/82 part 1 (EN 50 022 B), safety in accordance with EN 60 950 or NRTL.

• Noise and Ripple: <3mVpp for 10 m wire, 0-300MHz.

• Chassis configurations: FD-HD requires 27 units in 19" rack mount chassis (3U + 1U vent, 4U total height); FD-VD requires 22 units in 19" rack mount chassis (3U + 1U vent, 4U total height).

• Physical requirements: M6 rear panel power studs, cable strain relief bar, dual horizontal threaded hole grounding bars, chassis mounting ears.

• The document specifies a shipping address in Rapid City, SD.

• Vendors must provide load and functionality test results.

• Post-award submittals include a finalized overall deliverable schedule/milestones.

• Quality Control responsibilities are outlined for ensuring compliance with subcontract documents.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document is dated 1.12.2026.

• Acronyms and abbreviations are defined in Section 2.

• Figures include a schematic of LBNF/DUNE-US and an example power supply.