RFI# 10092024.1-CAB EIC ESR D1-D3 Dipole Magnets
ID: 10092024aType: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBROOKHAVEN NATL LAB -DOE CONTRACTORUpton, NY, 11973, USA

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All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

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MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED NONMETALLIC MATERIALS (9390)

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SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
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    The Department of Energy, through Brookhaven National Laboratory, is seeking expressions of interest from firms for the procurement of EIC ESR D1-D3 Dipole Magnets as part of a Sources Sought notice. The objective is to gather information regarding the capabilities of potential suppliers to meet the technical specifications outlined in the attached documents, which include a Statement of Work and various technical drawings. These dipole magnets are critical components for advanced scientific research and applications within the laboratory's operations. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline has been extended to November 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST, and inquiries can be directed to Cindy Blanchard at cblanchar@bnl.gov or by phone at 631-344-5770.

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    This document serves as Addendum No. 1 to Request for Information No. 10092024.1-CAB regarding EIC ESR D1-D3 Dipole Magnets (APP # 00538). It announces an extension of the submission deadline from October 25, 2024, to November 8, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. EST. No other terms of the original request are modified. For inquiries, the Contracts Specialist is Cindy Blanchard, who can be contacted via phone or email. This addendum reflects typical government procurement practices by allowing additional time for stakeholders to submit information related to RFPs, ensuring a thorough and inclusive data collection process that may enhance project outcomes. The communication maintains a formal tone and is directed at potential contractors and interested parties within the procurement framework.
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