EOI - Ion Source High Voltage (HV) Cabinets   2

Background
UT-Battelle, LLC is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) for procurement of two (2) assembled Ion Source High Voltage Cabinets, with an option for an additional twenty (20) cabinets. The cabinets will be delivered to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in support of a DOE funded research and development program. The scope of work includes refinement of final design for manufacturing, procurement of commercially available components, fabrication, assembly, inspections, testing, storage (as needed), and delivery of the Ion Source HV Cabinets according to Company provided design drawings, assembly drawings, solid models, Specifications, and Statement(s) of Work.

Work Details
The Ion Source High Voltage Cabinet consists of two independent cabinets that will be integrated into a single enclosure. These two cabinets will be modular with independent structures but must be designed together to ensure mechanical and electrical integrity of the system. The cabinets consist of a custom stainless frame and sheet metal fabrication that encloses AC power distribution, control electronic, pneumatic, chilled water equipment, and toxic/hazardous gas handling equipment at both ground potential and installed on a high voltage equipment platform.

The high voltage platform is biased up at 50 kVDC from ground and includes 208 VAC 3-phase electrical distribution system provided through isolation transformers. Fabrication shall include support frames, decking, access panels, and any commercially procured equipment and/or components. All equipment provided by the Seller shall conform to applicable Occupational Safety and Health and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations which are in force at the time the contract is signed.

Period of Performance
The Ion Source High Voltage Cabinet Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued in October 2023 for the first two (2) cabinets with work to begin immediately after contract award. Required delivery schedule will be finalized at the time of purchase order award; however, the current estimated delivery is August 2024. The award will be a single competitive fixed price contract and may include options for up to an additional twenty (20) cabinets to be fabricated and delivered in multiple subsequent orders with possible deliveries in late 2024, 2025 & early 2026.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the contract will be performed is Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).