Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) for the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued RFP-374890-CES. This Request for Proposal, dated November 4, 2024, seeks a CLOSED CYCLE CRYOSTAT CS210SE-GMX-3 and associated accessories, or equivalent. The procurement, under NAICS Code 334516, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a single-award, firm-fixed purchase order, utilizing full and open competition. Partial quotes will not be evaluated, as this is an all-or-none requirement. Quotes close on November 24, 2025, at 4 PM CT. The required items include a Cryocooler (MODEL # CS210SE-HV), a Helium compressor (MODEL # ARS-10HW), Helium hoses (MODEL # HH-SF-75-20), a Closed Vacuum Shroud (MODEL # GMX-3 SS), a Closed Radiation Shield (MODEL # RSG-3), Instrumentation for sample temperature control (MODEL # CI-STD-1-50), and a Temperature Controller (MODEL # LS-335), along with an installation kit and export packing. Proposals must include a completed RFP page with pricing, SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs), and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications). All deliveries are F.O.B. Fermilab, Batavia, IL, freight prepaid. Contractual questions should be directed to Cathleen E. Stadler at cstadler@fnal.gov.
The document, PUR-466 Revision 1, outlines essential certifications for government proposals, categorized by dollar value. Proposals exceeding $10,000 require certifications for Export/Import Control, including details on military, space, and dual-use items, and compliance with the Buy American—Construction Materials clause, which mandates using domestic materials unless specific exceptions are met. Proposals over $150,000 necessitate certifications for Independent Price Determination, ensuring no collusion, and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, prohibiting the use of federal funds for lobbying. Additionally, certifications for Responsibility Matters address debarment, criminal offenses, delinquent federal taxes, and contract terminations. Anti-Kickback Procedures are also required to prevent illicit payments. For proposals over $500,000, certifications for Combatting Trafficking in Persons and a related Compliance Plan are mandatory if work is performed outside the U.S. and is not entirely for COTS items. The document also details rights to proposal data and patent rights based on the offeror's entity type. All offerors must acknowledge the completeness and accuracy of these certifications.
The "Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC)" Form SARC (Rev.4) is a crucial document for subcontractors of Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. It requires offerors to provide detailed business information, including ownership, operational structure (e.g., corporation, LLC), and whether they are a U.S. or foreign entity. The form also mandates declarations regarding business size (e.g., large, small, disadvantaged), common parent company relationships, and executive compensation disclosures as per FAR 52.204-10. Additionally, it covers certifications related to accounting systems, responsible offeror status (including anti-trafficking policies), E-Verify enrollment, export/import control compliance, and equal opportunity requirements (FAR 52.222-26, 52.222-27, 52.222-25). Subcontractors must agree to comply with limitations on pass-through charges (FAR 52.215-23) and commit to confidentiality. The certifications are valid for 12 months, with prompt notification required for any status changes.