ITAR Copper Spherical Cavities
ID: SLAC_RFP_354169(AT)Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE ContractorMenlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

NAICS

Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (331420)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d738743e9721439fb3a39e1413cdf8e3/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is seeking proposals for the procurement of eight ITAR-compliant Copper Spherical Cavities, which are critical components for high-power X-band RF systems. Interested suppliers must submit a firm-fixed price proposal that adheres to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and includes an ITAR Compliance Questionnaire, demonstrating previous experience in manufacturing ultra-high vacuum components and conducting RF measurements. The procurement is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulations, with proposals due by May 15, 2025, and must include a signed amendment acknowledging the extension from the original deadline. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Astrid Torres at astridt@slac.stanford.edu.

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    Astrid Torres
    astridt@slac.stanford.edu
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    Amendment_1 354169.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation/subcontract at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy. It pertains to Amendment Number 1 for Solicitation Number 354169, with an effective date of May 8, 2025. The amendment extends the deadline for offers to May 15, 2025, and introduces a change to the original solicitation's Section B. Specifically, it adds a new part number (CUI_DSG-000670007) for an ITAR Sphere Assembly, indicating the quantities and pricing structure. Required acknowledgments of the amendment must be made prior to the revised deadline to ensure the acceptance of offers. Overall, the document emphasizes procedural requirements related to the amendment while ensuring that all other terms of the original document remain unchanged and in force.
    SLAC_RFP_354169(AT).pdf
    The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 354169 for the procurement of ITAR-compliant Copper Spherical Cavities, essential components for high-power X-band RF systems. Interested suppliers must submit a firm-fixed price proposal by May 9, 2025, with validity for 90 days. Proposals must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and include an ITAR Compliance Questionnaire. Key requirements for vendors include previous experience in manufacturing ultra-high vacuum components and the ability to conduct RF measurements. The procurement is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulations and will undergo rigorous cost/price evaluations. Successful vendors will fabricate and deliver eight spherical cavities in two batches, with stringent quality control measures, including RF testing and helium leak checks. All shipments must be marked appropriately due to the ITAR nature of the components. The summary underlines the project's technical complexity, compliance with governmental regulations, and the importance of adhering to specific delivery and performance requirements.
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