Small Business Set-Aside: TBD
Estimated Value: $2.6M
NAICS Code: 541330
Expected Issue Date: October 28, 2026
Expected Award Date: December 29, 2026
Contact Name: Landen Treadway
Contact Email: treadwayla@ornl.gov
Please reach out to the Procurement Officer whose email address is shown above. Inform them of your interest in being placed on the bid list for this requirement. You may also send your capability statement, preferably one page.
The United States ITER Project Office (USIPO) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified suppliers capable of supporting the qualification, commercial-grade dedication, and optional supply of commercially sourced pneumatic components for vacuum systems supporting the ITER project.
The anticipated procurement involves pneumatic components used to operate and control vacuum valves and related equipment. The scope is expected to include qualification of selected commercial products to applicable technical and qualification requirements, commercial-grade dedication in accordance with recognized industry guidance, and the development of supporting technical documentation.
The anticipated products include approximately 250 pneumatically actuated 3/2-way valve manifolds, 90 air pressure regulators, and 160 pressure relief valves. The procurement may also include an option for the purchase of dedicated hardware from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with delivery to Company-designated suppliers and/or the ITER site in France.
USIPO is interested in suppliers with demonstrated experience manufacturing and/or supplying pneumatic components for industrial, nuclear, safety-related, or other highly regulated applications. Suppliers should have the capability to support product qualification, commercial-grade dedication, quality documentation, and applicable technical requirements.
Specific product models, technical specifications, qualification requirements, applicable standards, documentation requirements, and other procurement details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. Please refer to the attached "Vacuum Auxiliary Systems (VAS-02#1) Qualification and Commercial Dedication Services Summary" document for additional details.
This EOI is issued for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or commitment to award. Submitting an EOI is not a prerequisite for responding to any future solicitation.
Interested firms should submit:
• Company overview and relevant technical capabilities
• Points of contact for follow‑up
Responses are due by 10/9/2026 at 4:00 PM.
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