Management and Operating Contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)

SOL #: 89243125RSC000148Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Energy
Energy, Department Of
SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE
OAK RIDGE, TN, 37831, United States

Place of Performance

Newport News, VA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

Operation Of Government Owned Contractor Operated (Goco) R&D Facilities (M1HA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 15, 2025
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Last Updated
Jul 29, 2025
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Submission Deadline
Oct 3, 2025, 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.

The purpose of this notice is to announce the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP), the pre-proposal conference, and a site tour.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a management and operating contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) located in Newport News, VA. DOE is seeking proposals from qualified Offerors interested in competing for this contract. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 3, 2025. DOE will host a virtual pre-proposal conference on August 18, 2025 to discuss the salient elements of the RFP. DOE will also host a site tour for those interested on August 27, 2025. Registration information for both events is available on the TJNAF competition website.

Specific details of the contract performance requirements are described in the RFP.  All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted to the official TJNAF competition email address at TJNAFcompetition@science.doe.gov.  Submission of questions by other means is not authorized.  All questions must be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date the proposals are due.  Questions and answers, if appropriate, will be posted on the TJNAF competition website.

The full text of the RFP is available on the TJNAF competition website which can be found at https://science.osti.gov/Acquisition-Management/M-and-O-Competitions/TJNAF25/Procurement-Information/Request-for-Proposals. This website is the primary distribution medium used to disseminate information relating to this competition, including the solicitation, any solicitation amendments, responses to questions, and other official communication from DOE.  Prospective offerors are responsible for frequently checking the website for information, notices, and updates regarding the solicitation.

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