SLAC Site Security & Access Improvements – Main Gate
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified construction contractors for the "SLAC Site Security & Access Improvements – Main Gate Project" in Menlo Park, CA. This is market research, not a solicitation, but provides extensive detail on the anticipated future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
Purpose of Sources Sought
SLAC is seeking to identify construction contractors with the necessary skills, capability, workload capacity, and bonding ability to complete the planned project. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only; no award will be made from responses. A formal solicitation is intended to be issued later based on the information gathered. Vendors are explicitly instructed NOT to submit bids or proprietary/confidential information.
Anticipated Scope of Work
The future project involves significant site security and access improvements at the SLAC Main Gate. This includes:
- New Construction: Building a new guard booth designed to match the existing guard house aesthetic, featuring storefront glazing, CMU, HVAC, lighting, and security features.
- Renovation: Upgrading the existing guard house with new domestic water, roofing, doors, HVAC systems, interior finishes, lighting, and furniture.
- Site Work: Creating a new 2-car holding area, demolishing select pavement, installing new curbs, striping, crosswalks, bollards, badge readers, and arm barriers with signal lights.
- Detailed Scope (from Draft SOW): Civil modifications (entry lanes, lift gates, medians, erosion control), architectural demolition/upgrades, structural improvements (ballistic doors/glazing), mechanical (new HVAC), plumbing (water stub-out, drainage), and electrical (new lighting, panels, security devices, trenching).
Minimum Qualifications for Future RFP
Based on the Sources Sought and draft RFP documents, contractors for the future solicitation will likely need to meet the following:
- Active California contractor's license.
- Established local office in the San Francisco Bay Area (10 counties) for a minimum of 2 years.
- Previous experience working at Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Facilities.
- No General Contractor's license revocation within the past five (5) years.
- Not debarred from U.S. government contracts/subcontracts within the past five (5) years.
- No convictions related to government construction project awards or bidding.
- No U.S. projects terminated for default within the past five (5) years.
Sources Sought Response Requirements
Interested construction contractors should submit a written response including:
- Company Name
- Name, telephone number, and email address of a company point of contact.
- Bonding capacity. Responses can be submitted via SAM.gov or by emailing Catharina Bjelovitic.
Anticipated Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Subcontract (as indicated in draft RFP documents).
- Estimated Award: March/April 2026.
- Estimated Completion: October 2026.
- Place of Performance: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought. The draft RFP documents do not explicitly state a set-aside, but incorporate federal clauses related to small business subcontracting plans.
Anticipated Evaluation Factors (from Draft RFP)
The future RFP will likely use a "best-value tradeoff" source selection, evaluating:
- Technical Proposal: Technical Approach (scope understanding, QA/QC, traffic control, logistics), Safety (ESH Program, regulatory compliance, SQF, LOTO), Schedule (logic, milestones), Project Management (resources, risk management), Experience (comparable projects, organization chart), Key Personnel (resumes, experience), and Statement of Qualifications (CA license).
- Business Proposal: Financial Standing (bonding, D&B, audited financials), Price Proposal (completeness, realism, reasonableness), and Terms & Conditions Acceptance.
Important Notes for Future Engagement
- Safety: Strict adherence to SLAC's Construction Safety Requirements Manual, ESH Manual, and specific guidelines for generators, temporary structures, and tree protection will be mandatory. OSHA 30 trained personnel required on-site.
- Access: Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification will be required for site access.
- Labor Compliance: Electronic submission of weekly certified payroll reports via SLAC's LCP Tracker will be required.
- Submittals: Extensive documentation will be required before Notice to Proceed, including performance/payment bonds, insurance certificates, and various safety forms.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Catharina Bjelovitic, cvb@slac.stanford.edu.