Sources Sought Notice, PCS Module Sub-system (PCMS) Integrator Services and Manufacturing Support, National Ignition Facility (NIF), LLNL

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is conducting market research to identify qualified firms that could serve as the integrator for the National Ignition Facility (NIF) Power Conditioning Module Sub-systems (PCMS). The PCMS units provide electrical energy to flashlamps in the NIF main amplifiers. Respondents should have demonstrated capability to plan, procure, fabricate, assemble, calibrate, and safely perform full-voltage and full-current testing of complete PCMS units. The scope of work includes fabrication and assembly, calibration and testing, and system overview. The respondents should also have experience with high-energy pulsed power system integration, mechanical fabrication and electrical assembly, and integration of spark gap switching, energy storage capacitors, inductive components, and high-voltage cabling interfaces. • High-energy pulsed power system integration (multi-kilovolt, high-current systems) • Mechanical fabrication and electrical assembly at large scale • Integration of spark gap switching, energy storage capacitors, inductive components, and high-voltage cabling interfaces • Facility and test stand capable of full-voltage and full-current testing with credible hazard controls • Experience developing and executing high-voltage test procedures, data capture, calibration, and traceability • Documented QA program, incoming inspection, verification of conformance, control of nonconforming material • Engineering change control and as-built configuration documentation discipline suitable for safety-significant hardware