LiPF6 Product Containers

Mexichem Fluor Inc. (MFI) is working under Department of Energy Grant DE-MS0000009 to design, engineer, plan and build a Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) plant in Louisiana, United States of America.

MFI intends to issue a request for quotation (RFQ) for procurement of QTY 1,325 Stainless Steel Product Containers designed to a pressure of 30 PSIG. The vessels will be outfitted with conical bottoms, ellipsoidal heads, manual valves, gauges, and carbon steel frame. Nominal capacity – 38.5 ft3. ID – 43 5/16”, Height 66 3/8” F-F. Vessel to comply with 49 CFR Parts 173, 176.27 Part C and 178 (IBC Container 21A, UN2923, packing group II)

Electropolishing requirements as shown below:

• Internal surface: “400-grit abrasive” buff #400 followed by electropolishing on full surface.
• External surface: no polishing.

RFQ is expected to be released on-or-about Apr 13, 2026

Proposal evaluation factors will include technical, commercial, and governmental compliance, as well as past relevant experience, supplier qualifications and compliance of submittal requirements.

Potential Bidders will need to be approved by the licensor of the technology, have executed non-disclosure agreements, and be successfully registered in good standing with SAM.gov within the 30 day Open Advertisement duration, prior to receiving bid documents.

Interested parties should contact Jennifer Yaros at Jennifer.yaros@Worley.com for non-disclosure agreements.

 

Advertisement to run from March 13, 2026, through April 12, 2026.

## Details **Bid/Project ID:** P002 - LiPF6 Product Containers **Type of Work:** Vessel Fabrication **Bid Notes:** Estimated date **Engineer/Publisher:** Orbia **Engineer Address:** 950 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451