Management and Operating Contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)
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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 Department of Energy has issued an Award Notice for a new contract to manage and operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) in Newport News, VA. TJNAF is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) dedicated to nuclear physics and accelerator science. This notice confirms the award of the Management and Operating (M&O) contract, though the specific awardee and contract value are not detailed in this publication.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract encompasses the comprehensive management and operation of TJNAF. This includes leading the nation in the construction and operation of world-leading accelerator and detector facilities, and developing underlying technology for nuclear physics research. TJNAF's primary mission is to deliver breakthrough science and technology in nuclear physics, accelerator science and technology, and large-scale user facilities/advanced instrumentation. The facility is also anticipated to evolve into a multi-purpose national laboratory with the advancement of the Office of Science’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) project.
Contract Details
- Type: Management and Operating (M&O) Contract
- Product/Service Code: M1HA (Operation Of Government Owned Contractor Operated (Goco) R&D Facilities)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Award Date: March 30, 2026
Place of Performance
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA 23606, United States.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please contact Casey McCracken via email at TJNAFcompetition@science.doe.gov.