Handling and Management of Classified Information and Restricted Data

The contract requires the secure handling, storage, and transmission of classified information, including Restricted Data and National Security Information, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory under the oversight of the Department of Energy and its contractor, ORNL UT-Battelle LLC. All activities must comply with stringent federal security protocols to protect sensitive national security data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring adherence to regulations governing access, physical security, personnel clearances, and information system safeguards. The performance location is clearly designated as Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with the ZIP code 37830, indicating that all operations must be conducted within approved, government-authorized secure facilities at the laboratory site. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541990, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, suggesting the work involves specialized security and compliance support rather than direct research or development. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 4, 2026, leaving a short window for qualified entities to submit proposals. While no set-aside type is specified, the nature of the work demands organizations with proven expertise in handling classified materials under DOE directives, and all proposers must demonstrate validated infrastructure, trained personnel, and established procedures to meet the Department of Energy’s rigorous security standards.