Fabricated Components for the SR Embedded Floor Plates for the ALS-U Project
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (a DOE contractor) is seeking fabricated components for SR embedded floor plates supporting the ALS-U Project. ALS-U refers to the Advanced Light Source Upgrade, a major synchrotron facility modernization at the lab's Berkeley, California site.
This procurement falls under NAICS code 332999, which covers "All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing." Companies in this NAICS typically produce custom metal fabrications that don't fit into more specific categories—precisely the kind of specialized work needed for scientific facility construction. The classification code 6640 (sheet metalwork) provides additional procurement context, though the actual scope of work see the solicitation.
The ALS-U Project represents a significant scientific infrastructure investment, replacing the existing Advanced Light Source storage ring with a next-generation multi-bend achromat design. Embedded floor plates for such facilities must meet extraordinary precision requirements for vibration control, alignment stability, and load-bearing capacity to support advanced instrumentation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · BERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | AA-2027-02 |
| NAICS | 332999 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Place of performance | Berkeley, CA |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside. Any responsible offeror capable of meeting the technical requirements may bid, including:
- Large fabricated metal manufacturers with scientific/laboratory facility experience
- Small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB concerns who may still use their certifications for past performance or subcontracting evaluation factors, even without a set-aside
- Team arrangements (joint ventures or mentor-protégé partnerships) seeking to combine specialized fabrication capabilities
Given the ALS-U Project's complexity, prior experience with DOE national laboratory contracts, ultra-high-precision fabrication, or scientific equipment mounting systems would strengthen any proposal. The buyer has not restricted competition by business size.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the precision environment. Scientific accelerator floor plates operate in environments where micrometer-level stability matters. Review whether the solicitation requires specific tolerances, surface finishes, vibration-damping characteristics, or material certifications (e.g., stainless steel grades, thermal expansion coefficients). See the solicitation.
Demonstrate relevant past performance. Similar projects—especially for DOE labs, other national laboratories, university research facilities, or semiconductor/photonics cleanrooms—will carry weight. Quantify precision achievements, on-time delivery rates, and any analogous quality control programs.
Address Berkeley-specific logistics. The place of performance is the LBNL campus in Berkeley, California. Factor in California prevailing wage requirements if applicable, Bay Area labor costs, site access constraints, and coordination with an active DOE scientific facility. Mention any local presence or established supplier relationships.
Scrutinize the synopsis/solicitation combination. This notice type means the full solicitation package may be immediately available. Check whether technical specifications, drawings (likely CAD files for custom floor plate geometries), and delivery schedules are attached directly or require a follow-up request.
Compete on total evaluated price and non-price factors. Without a set-aside, expect robust competition. Price matters, but technical acceptability, schedule confidence, and risk mitigation typically dominate source selection for specialized scientific components. See the solicitation for the specific evaluation criteria.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number AA-2027-02
- Confirm deadline mechanics — November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific time leaves approximately two weeks from posting; verify whether questions are permitted and their deadline
- Review attachments for technical drawings, specifications, and any DOE-specific contractual terms (e.g., DEAR clauses, cybersecurity requirements, or domestic content preferences)
The response window is tight. Act promptly to obtain complete requirements and assess internal capacity against the scope.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →