Pressure Sensors

SYNOPSIS- Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) has a requirement for Pressure sensors to be used in a Nuclear Environment, Brand name or equal to that of L’Essor Francais Electronique, NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519. Fermi Research Alliance, LLC Strategic Commercial Purchasing located in Batavia, Illinois is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a commercial, single award contract.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Fermi Research Alliance, LLC intends to use full and open competition to award.

This is an all-or-non requirement, and partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated. The government will award on a single purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government based on the criteria listed within this solicitation. Description/ Specifications- Please see attachment for description and quantities.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 01/27/2025. Such capabilities /qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely with the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

The following terms and conditions shall become a part of any subsequent purchase order/subcontract resulting from this RFP. • Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (1/2025) The above referenced terms and conditions are available on the Fermilab Business Services Web Site.

They are PDF Format and can be accessed at the following URL: https://procurement.fnal.gov/terms-conditions/ FERMI Strategic Commercial Purchasing will be the procuring center for this effort. All equipment and or services are to be delivered F.O.B. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, IL 60510, Freight prepaid (delivered).

The following Representations must be completed and returned with your proposal. • SARC – Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs • PUR-466 – Proposal Certifications The RFP response shall include a completed RFP page include a price, with a completed SARC and PUR-466. All contractual questions shall be directed to:

Cathleen E. Stadler Procurement Specialist 630-840-2763 cstadler@fnal.gov Technical POC is Jordan Bohn at jbohn@fnal.com Question/Answers - Q1.What is the ionizing radiation dosage that these transducers are expected to be exposed to during use in the application? The maximum exposure would be 2Mrad/yr over a 10-year service life. That would be a total of 20Mrad. Q2.For PNA161 there is a line in the description pertaining to Amplifier Type yet the PNA161 transducers are unamplified.

Is this amplifier also needed from us? The PNA161 pressure transducers have an mV/V output. The mV/V signal is sent to an amplifier where it produces a 4-20mA signal, which is then readout in our PLC. A pressure transducer with a mV/V output was preferred due to it being more inherently radiation tolerant. However, if a viable pressure transducer exists that doesn’t need an amplifier to function then it doesn’t need to be provided. Q3.For PNA161 you have an operating temperature range specified at -40C to +125C.

Are the transducers expected to actually be exposed to +125C during usage? If not, can you please advise the maximum temperature the sensors are expected to be exposed to? The normal operating temperature is 75F. Q4.For PNA161 on the “Particularity” line, it lists “Cleaning service”. Can you please provide some further detail as to what specific kind of cleaning service is required and to what particulate level? There is no cleaning requirement indicated in our specification.

I believe the cleaning is simply provided standard with the PNA161. Q5. How will the sensors be utilized? This will be used in a water-cooling system with a maximum pressure of 65psig. The water will be treated with corrosion inhibitors and anti-bacteria chemicals. Nothing that will affect metal surfaces.