SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF) Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) Target Support - Sources Sought Notice for National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF) Targets - Draft National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF) Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) Target Support Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 2/10/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Federal Locations, All DOE Federal Contracting Offices, Various, Various locations, 20585
- ZIP Code
- 20585
- Solicitation Number
- DE-SSNA-30165NLUFT
- Archive Date
- 6/2/2011
- Point of Contact
- RAY JAMES SISNEROS, Phone: (505) 845-5677
- E-Mail Address
-
RSisneros@doeal.gov
(RSisneros@doeal.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Draft Statement of Work Sources Sought Notice for National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF) Targets Sources Sought Notice for National Laser Users' Facility (NLUF) Targets This Sources Sought Notice is a Request for Information (RFI). The information received in response to this notice will be used for acquisition planning purposes. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation for this effort is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a RFP, grant, order, or contract. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this notice, nor will the Government return any data provided. I. Background/Justification: The Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has an ongoing need for a wide variety of very complex targets for Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) and related High Energy Density Physics (ICF/HEDP) experiments. An important part of the ICF program is the National Laser Users' Facility (NLUF) Program at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester. The NLUF provides qualified university and industry researchers access to experimental shot time on the Omega Laser Facility. This provides a unique environment for experiments in inertial fusion and high energy density physics. Experimental time awarded through peer-reviewed NLUF solicitations has included investigations of inertial confinement fusion physics, laser-plasma interactions, laboratory astrophysics, properties of materials under extreme pressure conditions, XUV spectroscopy, high intensity laser-matter interactions, and instrumentation development. Many of the targets for NLUF experiments are provided through the planned solicitation described here. NLUF targets are complex, multi-component, systems often employing specialized materials. Examples include spherical shells, machined components (cylinders, spheres and/or cones), simple and/or composite flat foils and supported foams. Typical materials in a target are plastics, metals, alloys, low density foams. The targets may be filled with a variety of gases. They may also be cryogenically cooled. Most targets are custom built to precise specifications: They have dimensions of only a few mm to 1 cm, require tolerances of a hundred nano-meters or better, and in some cases need control of impurities and/or dopants to less than a tenth of a percent. Equally important are the advanced techniques to characterize the targets to the same precision. Despite these challenging requirements, predictable and timely delivery of these targets is essential for continuous and efficient operation of the Omega Facility. Without a steady supply of these high precision targets, the NLUF program could suffer costly work stoppages. II. Solicitation Overview: The NAICS Code and Corresponding Size Standard for the contemplated procurement are: NAICS Code - 541712; Size Standard - 500 employees. The Summary Scope of Work is given below. The contractual effort is contemplated to be a 3-year period of performance for an anticipated value up to $4M. The contemplated contract type is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee level of effort. Work is expected to be conducted at the contractor's facilities, and at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). Participation at meetings and conferences at other locations to be determined is required. The contractor must provide services in a fully integrated manner and on a timely basis. III. Deliverables: In addition to delivery of targets, the contractor will be required to supply extensive documentation of the as-build dimensions and purities of each target. Reporting will include, but may not be limited to, detailed documentation of costs and program status reports. IV. Summary Scope of Work [Also see Attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW)] National Laser Users' Facility (NLUF) Targets - This acquisition is to provide target support for the National Laser Users' Facility (NLUF) through a Target Support Contractor ("Target Contractor"). The NLUF provides qualified university and industry researchers access to experimental shot time on the Omega Laser Facility. This provides a unique environment for experiments in inertial fusion and high-energy-density physics. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) sponsors the NLUF at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (UR/LLE). NNSA, through LLE, pays for the laser operations, and through direct funding, supports the NLUF Users as well as the Target Support Contractor. Research to be performed as part of the NLUF is determined by evaluation of proposals submitted to an independent committee and rank ordered based upon the merit review criteria in the solicitation. Target support consists of three main tasks: 1) the fabrication and delivery of targets and target components, 2) onsite target support activities, and 3) development of advanced target fabrication techniques for specific targets. Most targets and target components are custom built in very limited runs of a few to no more than 20. The target complexity can range from simple foils and spherical plastic shells to multi-component systems made from specialized materials. Typical components in a target are plastics, metals, alloys, low density foams. The targets may be filled with a variety of gases and, possibly, cryogenically cooled. The term "target components" refer to parts of a target (e.g. planar rippled sheets) that will be integrated with other target components (e.g. backlighter foils, shielding, and support components) to fabricate a complete target. NLUF targets must meet very precise specifications-typically they have internal dimensions of a few millimeters or smaller; require tolerances of a hundred nanometers or better; and in some cases need control of impurities and/or dopants to less than a tenth of a percent. Equally important are the advanced techniques needed to characterize the targets to the same precision. "Onsite target support activities" refers to the contractor's target fabrication personnel onsite, at UR/LLE, who participate in the final assembly, characterization, and deployment of the target. "Advanced target fabrication techniques" refers to the research and development needed to create a new technique for making or characterizing targets. Specifications for NLUF targets are determined by the NLUF users, in consultation concerning the fabricability of the proposed design with the NLUF target support contractor. Physical delivery of targets and target components are the responsibility of the contractor. Note that most targets and target components are very fragile with delicate components. Some need to be kept at specific temperatures or in certain gas environments. Some need to be assembled on site or integrated with other target components on site. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement not to exceed five (5) pages (if more than 5 pages are submitted the additional pages will not be read) that describes your interest, experience, and capabilities (personnel and facilities/equipment) to provide NLUF Targets. In addition, please indicate your firm's size in relation to the NAICS Code and associated Size Standard listed above. The Government will not respond to businesses that do not follow the submission instructions in this notice. The Government will evaluate each respondent's capabilities statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite experience and past performance to complete the requirements described herein. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this notice. Responses must be received prior to 2:00 PM Eastern Time (12:00 PM Mountain Time) on Monday, February 28, 2011. All responses must be submitted to Mr. Ray James Sisneros via e-mail at rsisneros@doeal.gov NOTE: 1. This notice requests information for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. 2. Information cited above is subject to change; please refer to a final RFP, if issued, for actual terms, conditions, and instructions.
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