Presolicitation Notice for Upper Wide-Angle Viewing System (UWAVS) In-Vessel Subsystem
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Upper Wide-Angle Viewing System (UWAVS) In-Vessel Subsystem for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. This notice provides draft procurement documentation for review and feedback from potential suppliers, ahead of three anticipated RFPs by May 2026.
Purpose
This presolicitation aims to gather voluntary comments and questions on draft procurement documents, including the Statement of Work (SOW) and Current Reference List (CRL), for the UWAVS In-Vessel Subsystem. The feedback will help refine the final RFPs, which will cover the manufacture of the main UWAV subsystems. This allows interested parties to prepare in advance for the upcoming solicitations.
Scope of Work
The future contracts will involve the manufacturing, procurement, and delivery of UWAVS In-Vessel components, specifically the Front End Optical Modular System (FEOMS) subassemblies, for four ITER upper ports (2, 8, 11, and 14). The scope includes assembly, rigorous testing to verify compliance, and comprehensive documentation (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Factory Acceptance Testing, Delivery Readiness Review, and Site Acceptance). PPPL will provide raw material blocks of SS316L(N)-IG and in-vessel electrical connectors. Adherence to specific codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ITER Mechanical Components) and a robust Quality Assurance Program will be mandatory.
Key Documents for Review
The provided draft documents, particularly the US ITER UWAVS In-Vessel SOW (DRAFT) and Attachment 1 Current Reference List (CRL) (DRAFT), are critical. The CRL outlines "Applicable Documents" (mandatory requirements), "Reference Documents" (standards and rules), and "For-information Documents" (background). Understanding these is essential for technical compliance and proposal preparation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Future RFPs Expected: By May 2026 (three separate RFPs)
- Response Due (for comments/questions): April 30, 2026
- Published Date: November 25, 2025
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: 5985 - Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment
- Agency: Department of Energy / Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Action Items
Potential suppliers are invited to submit voluntary comments or questions, especially regarding the clarity of the Statements of Work or requirements, by the response date. It is not necessary to respond to this notice to be eligible to submit an offer for the future RFPs.
Contact Information
Direct all comments or questions electronically to Khalif Stripling at kstripli@pppl.gov. Please reference PPPL RFI_26_012_KS UWAVS In-Vessel Subsystem in the subject line.