Sources Sought Notice for PPPL Job Order Contract (JOC)
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 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is conducting a Sources Sought for its first Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC). This contract aims to streamline repair, maintenance, and minor construction projects at the Plainsboro, NJ facility. PPPL encourages all small businesses, including those in socioeconomic categories, to demonstrate their capabilities. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 4 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The JOC will provide a flexible mechanism for executing a wide range of projects, including sustainment, restoration, modernization of facilities, day-to-day operations, maintenance, small renovations, and real property repairs. Work may encompass general construction, alteration, renovation, repair, demolition, and small roofing, potentially involving asbestos, lead paint, and mold remediation, in compliance with federal laws. The subcontractor will provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation. Projects will be issued as firm fixed-price Task Orders, priced using a Unit Price Book (UPB) and a coefficient factor for overhead and profit. Joint scoping meetings will be required for each order to define detailed scope and requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC), similar to SATOC or SABER.
- Anticipated Ordering Period: 5 years.
- Maximum Contract Quantity: $15 million.
- Minimum Order Quantity: $2,000.
- Maximum Order Quantity: $1 million.
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($45M size standard).
- Place of Performance: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Plainsboro, NJ.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 4 PM EST.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses should submit a capabilities statement (maximum five pages) demonstrating their ability to perform construction and facilities maintenance/repair efforts, with previous JOC experience. The statement must include:
- Firm's name, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, address, primary point of contact, phone, and email.
- Expressed interest in competing for the PPPL JOC.
- Statement on JOC past performance, technical experience, qualifications, and capacity to self-perform and manage subcontractors.
- Minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) recent government or commercial prime contracts/projects (minimum $100,000 each) demonstrating experience in commercial/institutional building repair/construction.
- Indication of ability to be a prime or lower-tier subcontractor.
- Business size (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), WOSB, SD-VOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, HBCU/MI) and affiliate information.
Submission Method
All responses must be submitted electronically via email to Hekima Wallace Qualls at hqualls@pppl.gov. Reference "PPPL JOC" in the subject line.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY for market research and planning; it is not a solicitation. Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. PPPL is not obligated to any agreement or expenditure of funds based on this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results. If a solicitation is released, it will be available on www.sam.gov.