Publicized 1 April 2026 – 10 April 2026  

The Spectrometer Section (SPS) DS1 & DS2 Helium Vessels will be installed at FRIB at MSU in East Lansing, Michigan. It is important that all specifications and requirements are met.

This is a build-to-specification procurement, in which FRIB will provide technical drawings including as applicable, requirements for cleaning, testing, and verification documentation and shipping.

Supplier is responsible for:

  • Furnish all labor, equipment, material, and perform all work and services necessary to manufacture, factory test, and deliver the SPS DS1 & DS2 Helium Vessels in accordance with the technical drawings.
  • Project schedule
  • Manufacturing plan

Suppliers who wish to be considered in the bidding process must have:

  • Experience in delivering Helium Vessels (references/recommendations)
  • Experience with effective management of complex projects including the oversight of project milestone deliverables
  • Quality Management System 
  • Experience with managing and monitoring tier I and tier II suppliers
  • Quality control inspection requirements for incoming material and material certifications
  • Processes and systems to manage documentation requirements
  • Experience with engineering and fabrication of similar products
  • Warranty plan

The following will be the basis for evaluating companies participating in this proposal:

  • Cost (firm fixed price)
  • References/recommendations
  • Experience with effective management of complex projects including the oversight of project milestone deliverables
  • Quality Management System
  • Experience with managing and monitoring tier I and tier II suppliers
  • Quality control inspection requirements for incoming material and material certifications
  • Processes and system to manage documentation requirements
  • Capability to meet the required packaging flow down requirements
  • Proposed lead time
  • Warranty plan

For qualified suppliers who have further questions or would like to express interest, please submit your inquiry (referencing the SPS DS1 & DS2 Helium Vessels) in writing to procurement@frib.msu.edu.