Request for Information - PR469524 - High Voltage Cabinet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 UT-Battelle, LLC, the Management & Operations contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a High Voltage Cabinet to support a Department of Energy (DOE) funded project. This RFI aims to gather information from potential vendors for a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery of an Ion Source High Voltage Cabinet, comprising two integrated, modular units: the "Ion Source Cabinet" and the "High Voltage Platform." This includes procurement of commercially available components, custom stainless steel fabrication, assembly, inspections, testing, and delivery. The cabinet features AC power distribution, control electronics, pneumatic, chilled water, and toxic/hazardous gas handling equipment, with the high voltage platform isolated up to 60 kVDC.
Technical Requirements
Components must conform to applicable Occupational, Safety, and Health and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations. Equipment requires National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification to U.S. standards. Panels, wiring, and components must conform to UL508A Edition 3 standards, with specific wiring/connections conforming to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NEC standards. Approximate dimensions are provided for the Ion Source Cabinet (66"x55"x120"), High Voltage Platform (49"x39"x50"), and Annex (38"x37"x42").
Experience Requirements
Bidders should demonstrate experience in:
- Fabrication of electrical cabinet enclosures with high voltage platforms.
- Mechanical installation within cabinets.
- Welded stainless steel fabrication and stainless steel tubing fabrication.
- Applicable certifications, including UL508A certification.
- Handling Export Controlled Information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 13, 2026
- Future Opportunity: An RFP is expected in May 2026, with an estimated delivery in June 2027. The award will be a single, competitive fixed-price contract.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information gathering only and is not a solicitation. Vendors are requested to provide a narrative summary addressing company information, shop capabilities, storage/throughput, proposal development duration, relevant DOE/Federal experience, and a summary of at least three similar projects.