CRMF Project Opportunity

The CRMF Project will deliver a facility to keep superconducting cryomodules at the performance level required for SLAC's LCLS-II linear accelerator. Superconducting cryomodules are critical components of the LCLS-II linear accelerator, which delivers high-energy X-ray beams for cutting-edge scientific research. 

Therefore, SLAC requires a dedicated facility to repair, test, and maintain cryomodules, ensuring minimal downtime and sustained accelerator performance. Without it, the accelerator's effectiveness and future research capabilities could be at risk.

The CRMF project will create a purpose-built infrastructure for the ongoing maintenance and testing of cryomodules, allowing SLAC to:

• Sustain high-performance accelerator operations by servicing 2 to 3 cryomodules per year.
• Improve in-house repair and testing capabilities with a cleanroom, shielded testing enclosure, and dedicated cryogenic systems.
• Support future advancements in accelerator technology by designing the facility for expansion up to 25,000 gross square feet (GSF).

The facility will be built to DOE High-Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) standards, incorporating advanced cryogenic, electrical, and mechanical systems to support SLAC’s research mission for decades.

The CRMF project is fully funded by the federal government. The conventional building and site infrastructure construction has an estimated budget ranging from $30 million to $37 million. It utilizes a Design-Bid-Build procurement model to ensure competitive selection and adherence to DOE and SLAC infrastructure standards.

General Procurement Requirements

Compliance with federal contracting regulations, including:

• Davis-Bacon Act – Prevailing wages and certified payrolls required.
• Buy American Act – All materials must comply with domestic sourcing requirements.
• Performance & Payment Bonds – Contractors must provide necessary financial guarantees.

• SAM.gov Registration – To be eligible, firms must be registered and in good standing in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).​

   

Project-Specific Procurement Requirements:

• Design-Bid-Build, Firm-Fixed-Price Subcontract ​
• One-Step Sourcing Method, Best Value Trade-Off (Technical & Business/Price)​
• Adherence to Instruction to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria ​