How to bid on PIP-II niobium sheets, rings, and disks for the Department of Energy

What the agency is buying

The Department of Energy solicitation is for niobium and niobium-alloy sheets, rings, and disks for the PIP-II Project. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) is seeking proposals.

This is a supplies opportunity for firms that can provide the specified niobium products and submit pricing in the required format.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 19, 2026. Proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit your proposal to the primary contact listed on the notice and in the RFP document by the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit suppliers of niobium and niobium-alloy sheets, rings, and disks. Review the RFP to confirm whether your products fit the requested items and whether you can meet its terms.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Read the RFP and submit your proposal directly to the primary contact listed on the notice and in the RFP. Enter pricing on the Request for Proposal Pricing Sheet in Exhibit I, located at the end of the RFP document.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Check the RFP for the requested product details and any proposal instructions before preparing your response. Make sure your pricing corresponds to the items requested and is entered on the Exhibit I sheet.

Review the completed proposal and pricing sheet for missing information, consistent product descriptions, and arithmetic errors. Allow time to send the proposal before the stated deadline.