Niobium
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), specifically FERMILAB, has issued a Solicitation for Niobium, focusing on a specific Titanium Niobium Alloy for use in PIP-II 650 MHz Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities. This opportunity seeks suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for this specialized material. Responses are due by April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of a Titanium Niobium Alloy that will be used in the construction of superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities for particle accelerators. The material must be suitable for fabrication processes such as machining and welding, and capable of operating in a cryogenic vacuum environment.
Key material requirements include:
- Finish: Free of injurious imperfections.
- Chemical Composition: Specific percentage ranges for Titanium, Niobium, and various impurities (Aluminum, Carbon, Chromium, Copper, Hydrogen, Iron, Nickel, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Silicon, Tantalum).
- Hardness: A specified range of 130 ≤ HV < 170.
- Mechanical Strength: Minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi (410 MPa) and minimum tensile strength of 65,000 psi (450 MPa).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: AJ13 - General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Place of Performance: Batavia, IL, United States
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 26, 2026
Documentation Requirements
Bidders must provide traceability information (Lot, Serial, Heat treatment numbers) and a certification that includes chemical analysis, hardness, and strength test results. Packaging must prevent damage during transportation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sharon Duchaj at sduchaj@fnal.gov or 630-840-8693.