DUNE Cold Lab - Construction of New Egress Doors and Egress Modifications
Overview
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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 Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) is soliciting proposals for the Construction of New Egress Doors and Egress Modifications at the HEERC DUNE Cold Lab in Batavia, IL. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has extended the proposal submission deadline to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The selected Subcontractor will be responsible for performing all work detailed in the Statement of Work for the installation of new egress doors and egress modifications, including an optional egress door. The scope encompasses all necessary elements such as transportation, overhead, bonding costs, insurance, safety oversight, quality control oversight, and supervision required to complete the project. Exhibit U, "DUNE Cold Lab Egress Doors - Existing Electrical Drawings," provides critical details on the existing electrical infrastructure and requirements for planning and execution.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Y1EZ - Construction Of Other Industrial Buildings
- Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT
- Published Date: April 10, 2026 (Amendment 01)
- Pre-Proposal Meeting & Site Visit: A meeting and site visit were scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 09:00 AM CDT. Participants were required to email ginakern@fnal.gov with attendee details.
Key Updates (Amendment 01)
Amendment 01 introduces several important modifications to the solicitation:
- Proposal Due Date Extended: The closing date for proposal submissions has been extended to April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
- Questions and Answers: Responses to vendor questions are now attached to the solicitation.
- New Exhibit Added: Exhibit U, "DUNE Cold Lab Egress Doors - Existing Electrical Drawings," has been included. This document contains detailed electrical plans, panel schedules, and specifications crucial for understanding the project's electrical requirements.
- Submission Impact: Bidders are required to acknowledge this amendment and thoroughly review the attached Questions and Answers and the new Exhibit U when preparing their proposals.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Gina M. Kern
- Email: ginakern@fnal.gov
- Phone: 630-840-3955