Lab A Electric Heat Install
SOL #: ISD-378581-ROSolicitation
Overview
Buyer
Energy
Energy, Department Of
FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR
Batavia, IL, 60510, United States
Place of Performance
IL
NAICS
Plumbing (238220)
PSC
Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings (Y1AZ)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 26, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
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 Department of Energy (DOE), through Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price subcontract for the Lab A Electric Heat Install project at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, IL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves a turn-key solution to electrify heating systems and upgrade electrical and control systems in Neutrino Lab A (NLA) and NLA-B. Proposals are due April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The project is divided into two phases (NLA and NLA-B) and includes:
- Mobilization & Pre-Operational Requirements: Site mobilization, Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) with zero-voltage verification, and panel schedule audits.
- Demolition & Site Remediation: Removal of existing water and boiler lines, debris, and abandoned hardware.
- Mechanical & Electrical Installation: Furnishing and installing new electric baseboard and hanging heaters (INDEECO or approved equivalent), electrical panels, breakers, and transformers per detailed drawings and specifications.
- Controls & Cybersecurity Integration: Mandated subcontracting to Intelli-Building Controls LLC for controls integration, including supplying wiring, thermostats, and hardware, ensuring full integration with existing lab infrastructure.
- Commissioning, Closeout, & Demobilization: Final inspections, system checks, O&M manual submission, site cleaning, and project closeout.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Subcontract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Estimated 241 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Key Milestones: Hazard Analysis (Day 10), Submittal Review (Day 31), Construction Complete (Day 181), Punch-list Complete (Day 211), Final Closeout (Day 241).
- Technical Requirements: Offerors must demonstrate at least ten (10) years of experience in electric heater installation and compliance with NFPA 70E. Subcontractors installing electrical conduit require five (5) years of relevant experience. Key personnel must meet specific experience and training requirements.
- Bonds: A 20% bid guarantee is required. Payment Bonds are required for subcontracts exceeding $35,000, and Performance Bonds for those exceeding $150,000.
- Compliance: Adherence to Buy American Act, Davis Bacon wage rates, and stringent Fermilab Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements (10 CFR 851).
- Insurance: Mandatory insurance coverage with specific limits and additional insureds (FFDG, University of Chicago, URA, U.S. Government).
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Proposal Submission: Must include a Technical Proposal and a Business/Management Proposal, with a sectional breakdown, cost-loaded CPM schedule, and location-specific pricing.
- Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visit: Strongly recommended on April 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM at West Entrance Lobby to Wilson Hall. An Access Request form must be submitted at least seven days prior.
- Proposal Due Date: April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. Electronic submissions to ryanosul@fnal.gov. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
People
Points of Contact
Ryan O'SullivanPRIMARY