Vacuum Auxiliary Systems (VAS-02#1) Qualification and Commercial Dedication Services
| Location: | Tennessee |
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| Posted: | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Agency: | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | EOIVAS02 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 28, 2026 03:58 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 09, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 10, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 4810 - VALVES, POWERED
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NAICS Code:
- 541330 - Engineering Services
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Place of Performance:
Oak Ridge , TN 37830USA
he United States ITER Project Office (USIPO) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified suppliers capable of supporting the qualification, commercial-grade dedication, and potential supply of commercially sourced pneumatic components for vacuum systems supporting the ITER project.
The anticipated procurement involves pneumatic components used to operate and control vacuum valves and related equipment. The scope is expected to include qualification of selected commercial products to applicable technical and qualification requirements, commercial-grade dedication in accordance with recognized industry guidance, and the development of supporting technical documentation.
The anticipated products include approximately 250 pneumatically actuated 3/2-way valve manifolds, 90 air pressure regulators, and 160 pressure relief valves. The procurement may also include an option for the purchase of dedicated hardware from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with delivery to Company-designated suppliers and/or the ITER site in France.
USIPO is interested in suppliers with demonstrated experience manufacturing and/or supplying pneumatic components for industrial, nuclear, safety-related, or other highly regulated applications. Suppliers should have the capability to support product qualification, commercial-grade dedication, quality documentation, and applicable technical requirements.
Specific product models, technical specifications, qualification requirements, applicable standards, documentation requirements, and other procurement details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. Please refer to the attached "Vacuum Auxiliary Systems (VAS-02#1) Qualification and Commercial Dedication Services Summary" document for additional details.
This EOI is issued for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or commitment to award. Submitting an EOI is not a prerequisite for responding to any future solicitation.
Interested firms should submit:
• Company overview and relevant technical capabilities
• Points of contact for follow‑up
Responses are due by 10/1/2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory PO Box 2008
- Oak Ridge , TN 37831
- USA
- Landen Treadway
- treadwayla@ornl.gov
- Phone Number 8653413071
- Sep 28, 2026 03:58 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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