LBNF/DUNE-US South Dakota Scaffolding Services

Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC, acting for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) subcontract for scaffolding services. The project supports the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), specifically the Far Detector and Cryogenics subproject located underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota. The scope of work includes all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation required for the design, rental, delivery, installation, and removal of scaffolding. The overall period of performance extends from the date of execution through December 21, 2029, with individual task orders issued on a firm-fixed price basis. Award will be determined using a tradeoff source selection method where cost is significantly more important than technical evaluation. Mandatory requirements include attendance at a pre-proposal meeting and the submission of two separate PDF volumes covering technical capabilities and pricing. Technical evaluation focuses on staffing, material availability, mobilization timing, and past performance on similar projects valued at $500,000 or more. Subcontractors must adhere to strict safety and quality standards, including 10 CFR Part 851 and ISO 9001 or ASME standards, and provide two weeks' advance notice for all underground deliveries. Proposals are due by November 24, 2026, and must include various certifications regarding organizational conflicts of interest, export controls, and the Buy American Act.