HSR HF Dipole and Quad SC Magnet PS and Quench

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operating Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy, issued Request for Information (RFI) No. APP00730-MB. BSA is seeking market research and expressions of interest from vendors capable of designing, manufacturing, testing, and delivering high-current power-supply systems for the Electron-Ion Collider Hadron Storage Ring. The anticipated scope includes two specialized systems (Model A for the dipole circuit and Model B for the quadrupole circuit) along with quench protection assemblies, DCCT/controller instrumentation racks, PLC/HMI/EPICS interfaces, and associated factory test equipment. The systems require precise, two-quadrant ramped current control, water cooling, and integration with superconducting magnet loads. Interested suppliers are requested to submit technical capability statements, facility locations, experience details, compliance matrices, lead time estimates, and non-binding budgetary pricing by December 11, 2026. Submittals should be emailed to Contracts Specialist Mark Bryan (mbryan@bnl.gov). This notice is strictly for planning and information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract commitment.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for designing, manufacturing, testing, and delivering two power supply systems—Model A (Main Arc Dipole) and Model B (Main Arc Quadrupole)—for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) Hadron Storage Ring at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), managed by Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA). The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tooling, and testing loads needed to provide fully compliant, high-reliability power supplies designed to manage significant stored magnetic energy (up to 110.25 MJ) and withstand quench events. Key technical requirements mandate compliance with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certifications, strict Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) standards, and software configuration controls. Government-furnished material includes a controls interface test box. Management oversight requires regular progress reporting, quality assurance under ISO-9001, and formal design reviews. The contractor must host a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) at 12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) and a Final Design Review (FDR) at 20 weeks ARO to freeze the design before fabrication begins. Final Factory Acceptance Testing (ATP) must be witnessed by BSA, followed by complete End Item Documentation, including a two-year warranty and a Reliability, Maintainability, and Obsolescence Management Plan. Equipment deliveries to BNL are scheduled for 173 weeks ARO for the Quadrupole power supply and 186 weeks ARO for the Dipole power supply, with final acceptance testing occurring at BNL within 90 days of delivery.

This technical specification outlines the requirements for designing, manufacturing, and testing the Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) Main Arc Dipole (Model A) and Quadrupole (Model B) Power Supplies for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Operated by Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), these modular, high-reliability power supplies operate as two-quadrant, ramped direct current (DC) sources capable of delivering up to 7,000 A into superconducting magnet loads. Model A requires a maximum ramp voltage of ±400 V, while Model B requires ±100 V. The contractor is responsible for the full integration of the system, including current and inner-voltage regulation loops, Direct Current Current Transducers (DCCTs), water-cooling systems, and internal interlocks. The units must be housed in NEMA Type 2 metal enclosures, partitioned into separate control and high-voltage compartments, and achieve a Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) exceeding 40,000 hours. The power supplies must incorporate strict safety mechanisms, including three redundant AC power inputs, lockout/tagout (LOTO) features, emergency off switches, ground fault detection, and automatic capacitor discharging systems. Additionally, the hardware must seamlessly interface with BNL's external Quench Detection System (QDS) and energy extraction architecture to ensure safe magnet energy dissipation during fault or quench events. Remote control, monitoring, and fault reporting will be managed via a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) integrated with the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). All equipment must comply with relevant IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and UL standards, undergoing comprehensive factory verification testing prior to deployment.

This document details the Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101) issued by Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) for procurement contracts at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). It outlines mandatory quality standards, compliance protocols, and operational expectations for suppliers, distributors, and subcontractors delivering goods or services. The document is structured into general and special requirements: - **General Requirements (Section 3.0):** Mandatory for all suppliers unless specified otherwise. Key provisions include maintaining an approved Quality System (e.g., ISO 9001), granting BSA right-of-entry for assessments, and obtaining advance approval for changes. Suppliers must enforce sub-tier flow-down requirements, prevent counterfeit parts, control electrostatic discharge, and ensure M&TE calibration traceability to NIST. Additional mandates address safety standards for electrical, hoisting/rigging, powered machine shop, and aerial equipment, alongside compliance with ASTM D 3951 packaging, GHS chemical safety standards, shelf-life management, and immediate product recall notifications. - **Special Requirements (Section 4.0):** Invoked selectively based on procurement scope. These clauses govern quality manuals, configuration control, shop travelers, and 60-day advance submissions for manufacturing plans and special processes. It establishes protocols for witness points, source inspections, first-article acceptances, Certificates of Conformance (C of C), non-destructive testing reports, and software verification/validation. Advanced provisions explicitly address high-rigor nuclear facility requirements (NQA-1), including strict C of C authorizations, right-of-access, partial shipment restrictions, and accredited ISO/IEC-17025 calibration services. Specialized distributor traceability rules further prohibit unauthorized brokers to secure supply chain integrity.