Request for Proposals-SHB pulsed RF HPA Rev. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No.: AM202603-25 Rev. 1

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: 11/18/2026

125 MHz and 500 MHz Sub-Harmonic Buncher Solid State
High Power Amplifiers
Advanced Light Source (ALS) RF Amplifier Replacement Project

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Procurement Point of Contact: Anita Mathias
Telephone No: (510) 486-4957
Email: [email protected]

(Rev. 12/12/25)

University of California, Managing and Operating Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Request for Proposal No. AM202603-25

1. INTRODUCTION

The University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (“University” or “LBNL”) requests a proposal for two Sub-Harmonic Buncher (SHB) pulsed Radio Frequency (RF) High Power Amplifiers (HPA) (one unit at 125 MHz and second unit at 500 MHz), in accordance with this RFP, Sample Subcontract, and other enclosures.
This solicitation is governed by procurement policies and procedures established under the University’s Prime Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231 with the U.S. Government, represented by the Department of Energy (DOE), for management and operation of LBNL. Proposals submitted will be treated as offers and any resulting award(s) will be a Subcontract under the University’s Prime Contract. Timeline of Events
Request for Proposal Release
10/7/2026
Offeror Questions Due (see section 2.2)
10/23/2026
Proposals Due
11/18/2026, no later than 3 PM Pacific
Time
Table 1

This acquisition is for obtaining two 25 kW pulsed high-power solid-state amplifiers for use in driving the 125 MHz and 500 MHz sub-harmonic buncher cavities in our LINAC system in the advanced light source (ALS). These will replace the existing 125 MHz and 500 MHz tube-based amplifiers to improve performance, reliability and serviceability.
1.1
Estimated Term
It is expected that the Subcontract will be performed over a period of 12 months which includes design and fabrication and commissioning as outlined in the Statement of Work. The administration of this Subcontract will be combined into procurements of the two amplifiers. The value will be established via the combination of performance, quality/reliability and cost, the latter to be consistent with the combination of cost per kW typical of amplifiers in this performance class and frequency ranges in the industry.
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NAICS Code and Small Business Size Standard
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334220, Radio