34--Sources Sought for Wet Closed Circuit Milling Plant System & F.C. Bond Ball Mil
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify contractors capable of manufacturing a Wet Closed Circuit Milling Plant System and an F.C. Bond Ball Mill System. This market research supports NETL's critical mineral recovery efforts. Responses are due February 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NETL requires these systems for the comminution (crushing and grinding) of feedstocks to achieve specific particle sizes, essential for critical mineral recovery from both conventional ores and industrial solid wastes. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to solicit input and gauge interest from parties capable of manufacturing these systems according to technical specifications outlined in Attachments A and B (referenced in the original notice). This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit:
- A cover page (max one page) including: entity name, address, phone, email POC, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code (if applicable), business size, small business classification (e.g., small, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone), and country of manufacture.
- A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how the company meets the requirements for both the Wet Closed Circuit Milling Plant System and the F.C. Bond Ball Mill System, as per Attachments A and B.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all companies)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 12, 2026
Additional Notes
Responses should be submitted electronically via the FedConnect Portal or directly to arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov. Submissions must be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format, minimum 11-point font, 1-inch margins, and no more than 20 pages. No cost or pricing information should be provided. This market survey will inform the Government's determination for the business type utilized in a future RFQ, but responding is not mandatory to be eligible for a subsequent solicitation.