Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's Procurement Department, on behalf of Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) Strategic Commercial Purchasing, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #RFP-374678-CES for VACUUM-COMPATIBLE 100 MM LINEAR MOTION STAGE, ZABER PART# LSM100B-V1T4 OR EQUIVALENT, as well as 100MM and 50 MM LINEAR STAGES. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a single award, firm fixed purchase order, with full and open competition under NAICS Code 334513. Quotes are due by October 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. CT. All items must conform to attached procurement specifications, and partial quotes will not be evaluated. Proposals must include a completed RFP page with pricing, a SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs), and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications). Deliveries are to be F.O.B. Fermilab, Batavia, IL 60510, Freight prepaid. Questions should be directed to Cathleen E. Stadler, Procurement Specialist, at 630-840-2763 or cstadler@fnal.gov.

The government is soliciting proposals for three types of linear stages, requesting specific technical specifications and lead times for delivery. The first is a vacuum-compatible 100 mm linear stage (Zaber LSM100B-V1T4 or equivalent), requiring 10-3 Torr vacuum compatibility, stepper drive, and specific dimensions, accuracy, repeatability, backlash, thrust, stiffness, speed, and motion range. The second is a 100 mm linear stage (Zaber LSM100B-T4A or equivalent), with similar drive, mounting, accuracy, repeatability, backlash, thrust, speed, and motion range requirements, but different height, stiffness, and overall dimensions. The third is a 50 mm linear stage (Zaber LSM050A-T4A or equivalent), also with a stepper drive and no controller/encoder, but with unique specifications for height, accuracy, repeatability, backlash, thrust, stiffness, width, length, speed, and motion range. For all stages, FFDG will be the sole determiner of equivalency. Proponents must provide lead times for delivery.

The document, PUR-466 Revision 1, outlines mandatory proposal certifications for federal government subcontracts, categorized by dollar value. Proposals ≥ $10,000 require export/import control information and adherence to the Buy American—Construction Materials clause, which prioritizes domestic materials but allows exceptions for unreasonable cost, impracticability, or unavailability. Proposals ≥ $150,000 require certifications regarding independent price determination, disclosure of lobbying activities, and responsibility matters, including past convictions, tax delinquencies, and contract terminations. It also mandates certifications against kickbacks and for employment reports on veterans. Proposals ≥ $500,000 include certifications on combating trafficking in persons, particularly 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, depending on the offeror's entity type. Offerors must complete and sign these certifications to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

The Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC) Form SARC (Rev.4) is a federal government document for subcontractors and offerors. It requires disclosure of business information, including ownership, operational structure, and common parent details. The form also mandates classification as a large or small business, with further sub-categories for small businesses based on diversity. Additionally, it requires reporting executive compensation for businesses receiving significant federal funding, outlines offeror responsibility requirements such as accounting system status and compliance with anti-trafficking laws, and addresses employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. The document details compliance with U.S. export/import control laws, Equal Opportunity regulations (FAR 52.222-26/27), affirmative action programs (FAR 52.222-25), and limitations on pass-through charges (FAR 52.215-23). The form concludes with a certification statement from an authorized representative, confirming the accuracy of the provided information and commitment to compliance with all stated requirements and the preservation of FermiForward’s confidential information.