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

The Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to collect Expressions of Interest (EOI) from firms capable of serving as the Management and Operating Contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF). The anticipated award will be a performance‑based, cost‑reimbursement contract with an annual performance fee, a five‑year base period and the potential to earn up to 15 additional years through award‑term incentives. DOE plans to release a formal Request for Proposals in Q4 FY 2025, followed by a pre‑proposal conference approximately three weeks later. EOIs must be no more than five pages (12‑point font), submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on 29 April 2025, and should include the business name, point of contact, size and structure, interest as prime or subcontractor, a brief capability statement, and an indication of whether the respondent wishes to be listed publicly. Submissions must not contain classified, business‑confidential, or proprietary information; DOE may use all submitted data for market research and future solicitations. The draft Statement of Work outlines a broad mandate that includes program development and mission accomplishment, laboratory stewardship, and operational business management—covering areas such as research and development, user‑facility operation, strategic planning, financial and human‑resources management, cyber‑security, environmental management, and international collaboration. The contractor is expected to align work with DOE’s evolving mission, attract and retain a high‑performing workforce, maintain state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and sustain a viable research portfolio. Unique aspects of this opportunity are the long‑term incentive structure, the requirement to manage both scientific programs and extensive business functions, and the emphasis on transparent, collaborative engagement with the research community. Interested parties should monitor the competition website for updates and Q&A throughout the solicitation process.

Notice ID

8bd11abd12f44ef3ab6fbe668d26d994

Solicitation Number

89243125RSC000148

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

M1HA