Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors for Fiber Dial Room refurbishment and point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This Sources Sought notice is the initial step to identify potential bidders for a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due October 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The initiative supports BEA's commitment to maintaining robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities in Idaho Falls, ID. The scope of work may include:
- Refurbishment of the Fiber Dial Room, including structural and environmental improvements.
- Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections.
- Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems.
- Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards.
- Testing and documentation to ensure full functionality and reliability.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: October 30, 2026
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Idaho Falls, ID
- Applicable Regulations: The Davis-Bacon Act applies to construction, alteration, or repair contracts exceeding $2,000 at the INL Site. Construction work at the 890-square mile INL Site (excluding Idaho Falls facilities) is also subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA).
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors should submit an EOI including:
- Company name and point of contact.
- Description of relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience.
- NAICS codes and business size classification.
- Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable). Responses will inform the development of a formal solicitation list, and selected vendors may be invited to participate in a future RFP process. Proprietary information should be marked accordingly.
Contact Information
Submit EOIs to Chase Egbert at chase.egbert@inl.gov.