DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIAL NOTICE - PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE UPDATE
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) Office of Environmental Management (EM) has issued a Special Notice providing its latest quarterly update on projected procurement schedules for major upcoming solicitations. This update, dated March 4, 2026, covers anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) releases through September 2026.
Scope of Notice
This notice serves as an informational update to potential bidders, outlining the DOE-EM's projected timelines for significant acquisition opportunities. The information is provided for planning purposes to encourage high-quality proposals and robust competition, though it is subject to change and will be updated quarterly. This update supersedes previous notices, with the prior update posted on December 17, 2025.
Key Projected Opportunities
The latest schedule projects the following major solicitation releases:
- Hanford General Support Services Contract (Small Business set-aside via TEPS III BPA): Draft RFQ - March 2026
- Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract: Final RFP - May 2026
- Hanford 222-S Laboratory: Draft RFP - June 2026
- Hanford General Support Services Contract (Small Business set-aside via TEPS III BPA): Final RFQ - June 2026
- Los Alamos Technical Assistance Contract: Draft RFQ - July 2026
Contact Information
Any questions or comments regarding these projected timeframes or related matters should be directed to Aaron Deckard, Procurement Director, EMCBC, via email at EMProcurementNews@emcbc.doe.gov.