Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Storage Ring “Hard Bend” (HBEND) Magnets Mechanical System.

The University of California, acting on behalf of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the Department of Energy, is soliciting proposals for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Storage Ring “Hard Bend” (HBEND) Magnets Mechanical System. This requirement is classified under NAICS 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, and PSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement, identified as NONE. The project involves the fabrication and delivery of mechanical components for the ALS-U storage ring, with the place of performance located in Berkeley, California.

Solicitation MG-05132026 specifies a proposal response deadline of June 18, 2026. The procurement includes 27 total attachments containing the Statement of Work, price schedules, and three separate sets of responses to offeror questions. Per Revision 2 of the request for proposal, the submission of a technical compliance matrix is no longer required, though offerors must adhere to the updated delivery dates and documentation requirements outlined in the revised RFP documents. Martha Grausz serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation.

The procurement process included a formal question-and-answer period and multiple document revisions to finalize the delivery schedule and proposal instructions. Award rationale and specific performance requirements are detailed across the attached RFP documents, including the sample subcontract and quality evaluation survey. All proposals and inquiries regarding the technical specifications for the HBEND magnets mechanical system are to be submitted via email as directed in the solicitation metadata.