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 the Lab A Electric Heat Install project at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, IL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a turn-key project to electrify heating systems and upgrade electrical and control systems at Neutrino Lab A (NLA) and NLA-B. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The project involves two phases, covering 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: Demolition of existing water and boiler lines, debris removal, and site restoration.
- Mechanical & Electrical Installation: Furnishing and installation of electric baseboard and hanging heaters (INDEECO or approved equivalent), electrical panels, breakers, and transformers.
- Controls & Cybersecurity Integration: Mandated subcontracting to Intelli-Building Controls LLC for controls integration, including supplying control wiring, thermostats, and hardware.
- Commissioning & Closeout: Final inspections, system checks, O&M manual submission, and site cleaning.
Contract Details
- 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: Approximately 241 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), with key milestones including construction completion by Day 181 and final closeout by Day 241.
- Place of Performance: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, IL 60510.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience: Offerors must demonstrate at least ten (10) years of construction industry experience in electric heater installation. Subcontractors installing electrical conduit must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Compliance: Adherence to NFPA 70E standards, stringent Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements (including DOE orders and OSHA), and the Buy American Act. Prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) apply.
- Mandated Subcontractor: Intelli-Building Controls LLC for controls work.
- Bonds: A bid guarantee (not less than 20%) is required. Payment Bonds are required for subcontracts exceeding $35,000, and Performance Bonds for those exceeding $150,000.
- Insurance: Mandatory insurance requirements are detailed, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and naming FFDG and the U.S. Government as additional insureds.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Electronically to ryanosul@fnal.gov.
- Proposal Format: Two parts: Technical Proposal (experience, NFPA 70E compliance, key personnel) and Business/Management Proposal. Proposals must include a sectional breakdown, a cost-loaded CPM schedule, and location-specific pricing.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Pre-Proposal Meeting & Site Visit: Strongly recommended on April 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the West Entrance Lobby to Wilson Hall. Attendees require an Access Request form submitted seven days prior.
- Questions: Submit in writing to the Procurement Specialist, Ryan O'Sullivan (ryanosul@fnal.gov), by April 9, 2026.
Important Notes
Subcontractor is responsible for temporary services and adhering to strict site access rules.
People
Points of Contact
Ryan O'SullivanPRIMARY