CRMF Cleanroom Construction Industry Day

CRMF Cleanroom Construction Industry Day

Industry Day Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites interested contractors, cleanroom specialists, and construction firms to participate in the CRMF Cleanroom Construction Industry Day.

The purpose of this virtual event is to provide an overview of the Cryomodule Repair and Maintenance Facility (CRMF) Cleanroom Construction Project, anticipated procurement approach, project scope, schedule, and upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the project requirements and procurement process and ask questions regarding the planned solicitation.

This event is intended for firms with experience in cleanroom construction, commissioning, certification, contamination-controlled environments, specialty process utilities, and related construction services. 

Registration is required. 

About the Project

Cleanroom Construction

The CRMF Cleanroom Construction Project includes construction, installation, testing, commissioning, certification, and turnover of approximately 2,200 square feet of cleanroom and support areas, including approximately 1,100 square feet of ISO Class 4 cleanroom space.

The project scope includes:

• ISO Class 4 cleanroom construction
• Cleanroom support area construction
• Mechanical, electrical, controls, and utility integration
• Testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning
• Cleanroom certification activities
• Training and turnover documentation
• Optional Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system installation and commissioning

The selected subcontractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, project management, quality control, testing, certification, and closeout services necessary to deliver a fully operational cleanroom facility.

Planned Procurement Approach

SLAC anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) utilizing a Best Value Trade-Off (BVTO) source selection methodology.

The procurement is anticipated to result in a single Firm-Fixed-Price subcontract for cleanroom construction services.

Proposals will be evaluated based upon technical, safety, experience, business, and price considerations as described in the solicitation documents.

INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA

Topics to be Discussed

Topics are expected to include:

• CRMF project overview
• Cleanroom construction project scope
• ISO Class 4 cleanroom requirements
• Optional Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) scope
• Procurement strategy and evaluation approach
• Anticipated project schedule
• Contracting requirements
• Question and answer session

Procurement Requirements

Firms interested in participating in the solicitation should be prepared to comply with applicable federal and project requirements, including:

• Davis-Bacon Act requirements
• Buy American Act requirements
• Performance and Payment Bond requirements
• SAM.gov registration requirements
• SLAC Environment, Safety and Health requirements

What to Expect After Industry Day

Following Industry Day, SLAC anticipates issuing the CRMF Cleanroom Construction Request for Proposal on November 6, 2026. Interested firms should monitor the SLAC Suppliers website and SAM.gov for solicitation announcements and updates.

About CRMF

The Cryomodule Repair and Maintenance Facility (CRMF) Project supports the long-term operation of the Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II) accelerator by providing dedicated facilities for cryomodule maintenance, repair, testing, and assembly activities. CRMF will allow SLAC to maintain critical superconducting accelerator components and support future accelerator operations.

As part of CRMF, SLAC will construct specialized cleanroom facilities required for cryomodule assembly and maintenance activities.

See the CRMF Project page for full project information.