PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Assembly Service

Background
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), operated by Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC under a Prime Contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking a qualified vendor to provide offsite Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly services.

The goal of this contract is to ensure the timely delivery of PCB assemblies that meet specific technical requirements for use in cryogenic electronics applications within the DUNE project.

Work Details
The vendor will provide labor-only PCB assembly services, with BNL supplying all necessary PCBs and components.

The contract includes three phases:
- Phase 1: Qualification build of 30 pre-production PCB assemblies, to be delivered within one month and accompanied by a certificate of quality compliance.
- Phase 2 (optional): Production of 520 units for Far Detector in Vertical Drift Technology (FD-VD).
- Phase 3 (optional): Production of 800 units for Far Detector in Horizontal Drift Technology (FD-HD), anticipated for Fall 2026.

Key specifications include:
- Assemblies must operate at cryogenic temperatures (77 K).
- No alterations to the bill of materials are allowed.
- Experience required: Minimum of 20 years in complex PCB assembly, with references for at least three comparable projects.
- Compliance with IPC-A-610 class II standards and stringent ESD handling procedures.

Period of Performance
Contract Award through September 30, 2026, with Phase 1 delivery due one month post-award.

Place of Performance
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York.