Ferrite Fabrications
ID: 375377swkType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTORBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

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Machine Shops (332710)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3951346d33c46b2ab1b2a90412f5680/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, through Fermilab, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 700 Fast Kicker Magnet Assembly Side Pieces and 320 Fast Kicker Magnet Assembly Top Pieces, specifically made from ferrite materials. This Request for Proposal (RFP #375377swk) aims to secure firm-fixed price proposals for a total of 1,020 units, which will be delivered to Fermilab's Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, Illinois. The components are critical for the operation of scientific apparatus at Fermilab, contributing to ongoing research and development in particle physics. Proposals are due by 5 PM Central on January 5, 2026, and must include necessary certifications and documentation, including the SARC and PUR-466 forms. Interested parties should direct any inquiries to Spencer Keske at skeske@fnal.gov.

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    Spencer Keske
    skeske@fnal.gov
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    F00400691---DWG1.pdf
    This government file is a detailed engineering drawing for a "SIDE PIECE (FERRITE)" component, likely for the FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY's BOOSTER FAST KICKER (BFKM) MAG. ASS'Y. The drawing specifies dimensions, material (Ferrite - 125 Permiability NiZn, CERMAG 11, STOCKPOLE 11, 4C4, INDIANA GENERAL Q1, CMI C2050), and general manufacturing notes such as breaking sharp edges and not scaling the drawing. It adheres to ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards for dimensions and includes revision history, drawing, checking, and approval dates, indicating a design and manufacturing specification within a federal government project.
    F00400692---DWG1.pdf
    This government file details the specifications for a "TOP PIECE - MAGNET (FERRITE)" assembly, designated as drawing number 5520-MB-400692, for the BOOSTER FAST KICKER (BFKM) MAG.ASS'Y. at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a facility under the United States Department of Energy. The document, created on 1/12/05 and approved on 4/13/05, outlines material requirements (FERRITE - 125 PERMIABILITY NiZn, CERMAG 11, STOCKPOLE 11, 4C4, INDIANA GENERAL Q1, CMI C2050), dimensions, and general manufacturing notes. Key instructions include breaking all sharp edges to .02 max, not scaling the drawing, and basing dimensions upon ASME Y14.5M-1994. The file serves as a detailed technical drawing for a component of a larger scientific apparatus.
    PUR-466 Proposal Certifications rev5.pdf
    This document, PUR-466 Revision 5, outlines crucial certifications required for proposals submitted to Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), specifically for federal government RFPs. It details three main certification categories based on proposal dollar value. The first, for proposals ≥ $10,000, covers Export/Import Control, requiring disclosure of items’ military/space or Commerce Control List classifications. It also incorporates FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials, defining domestic vs. foreign materials and outlining preferences and waiver conditions. The second, for proposals ≥ $150,000, includes certifications for Independent Price Determination, Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, Responsibility Matters (debarment, convictions, delinquent taxes), Employment Reports on Veterans, and Anti-Kickback Procedures. The third, for proposals ≥ $550,000, addresses Combatting Trafficking in Persons and requires a Compliance Plan certification for non-COTS items and work performed outside the U.S. Additionally, it includes FAR 52.227-23 Rights to Proposal Data (Technical), FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General, and DEAR Patent Rights clauses. Offerors must complete these certifications, including a Buy American Certificate, to ensure compliance with federal regulations and FFDG's terms.
    RFP 375377swk.pdf
    Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #375377swk for the procurement of 700 Fast Kicker (BFKM) Magnet Assembly Side Pieces (Ferrite) and 320 Fast Kicker (BFKM) Magnet Assembly Top Pieces (Ferrite). The Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) anticipates this procurement, requesting firm-fixed price proposals due by January 5, 2026, at 5 PM Central. The total of 1,020 units will be shipped to Fermilab's Receiving Warehouse 2 in Batavia, IL. This RFP is not a purchase order, and all materials, supplies, or services fall under Prime Contract No. DE AC02 07CH11359 with the U.S. Department of Energy. Proposals must include F.O.B. Fermilab delivery terms with all freight charges, material certifications, a completed RFP page, SARC Form (if not submitted within the last year), and a PUR-466 Form. Award will be based on a best value source selection, favoring the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with an intent to award without discussions. Contractual questions should be directed to Spencer Keske.
    SARC_Subcontractor Annual RepsCerts Rev 6.pdf
    The Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC) form ensures compliance with U.S. Government contract requirements for subcontractors and suppliers. This form collects essential information, including company ownership (U.S. Owned, U.S. Incorporated with Foreign Parent, or Foreign Owned), operational structure (e.g., Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Educational Institution, Non-Profit), and business category (Large, Small, Foreign Business, and various Small Business Administration diversity classifications). It also addresses executive compensation reporting requirements, especially for entities receiving significant federal funding. The SARC form further assesses the offeror's accounting system status, responsibility per FAR 9.104 (including financial resources, performance record, ethics, and technical capabilities), and compliance with employment eligibility verification (E-Verify). Additionally, it covers adherence to U.S. export/import control laws and regulations, Equal Opportunity (FAR 52.222-27), Affirmative Action (FAR 52.222-25), and limitations on pass-through charges. Submitting this form certifies accuracy, acknowledges awareness of government programs, and confirms compliance, with a requirement to promptly report any changes in status.
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