480758 - Synopsis - 100MHz RF Power Amplifier System

SYNOPSIS / NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION
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Description:
BNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory multidisciplinary research facility, located on Long Island, New York. BNL intends to compete the subject requirement, to be utilized within the United States.

BNL requires a 100.625 MHz (350kW) RF Power Amplifier System to be used by the Electron Beam Ion Source (EBIS) Project, and which includes the RF power amplifier unit, delivery, installation, integration, and performance verification. An optional quantity of one (1) additional RF power amplifier unit will be included, subject to the availability of funds.

Please see attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) and DRAFT Technical Specifications (TECH SPEC) for details.

Solicitation Information:
This requirement will provide for total small business set-aside. BNL intends to issue solicitation RFQ 480758 in support of this requirement in August 2026. BNL expects to make one (1) award.

The anticipated award contract type is a Firm Fixed Price contract. At this time, BNL anticipates an estimated award date in September 2026.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard 1,250 employees).

Delivery Date:
BNL requires site acceptance testing of the RF amplifier system at approximately 70 weeks (16 months) and the second optional unit, if exercised, at approximately 26 weeks (6 months). The overall period of performance shall not to exceed approximately 96 weeks (22 months) after award of contract.

Attachment(s):
1A. DRAFT – Statement of Work, dated 7/6/2026
1B. DRAFT – Technical Specifications, dated 7/6/2026