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Notice of Intent to Extend and Compete the Management and Operating Contract for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL)

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DE-AC02-07CH11359Federal

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to grant a one-year noncompetitive extension to Fermi Research Alliance, LLC for managing and operating the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) under contract DE-AC02-07CH11359. This extension will cover the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and is being issued under FAR 6.302-3, which permits noncompetitive awards when necessary to maintain essential research capabilities provided by educational or nonprofit institutions. FNAL specializes in high energy particle physics, offering unique accelerator and detector facilities and advanced research expertise critical for national scientific priorities. The extension allows DOE adequate time to conduct a full and open competition for the next contract period, with the solicitation process expected to begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 and will include a pre-solicitation notice inviting interested parties to express interest. FNAL plays a vital role in advancing DOE's mission by providing transformative science and technology solutions addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The laboratory's facilities and capabilities cannot be replicated by nongovernmental entities, underlining the importance of continuity in its management. The contract extension supports uninterrupted operation of FNAL while DOE prepares a transparent and current competitive procurement process to ensure the selection of the best contractor for future management and operations. The contract point of contact is Tonja Stokes, and the facility is located in Batavia, Illinois, with the contract administration office in Lemont, Illinois.

General Info

DOE extends Fermi Research Alliance contract noncompetitively for 2024 to maintain essential research operations.

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Department Of Energy → Sc Chicago Service CenterView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Batavia, IL, USA

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PostedSep 8

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Amendment 1Jan 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Sc Chicago Service Center

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLEMONT, IL, 60439, USA

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Department Of Energy → Sc Chicago Service Center

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Office AddressLEMONT, IL, 60439, USA

Contacts

Tonja Stokes

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Full Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a one-year noncompetitive contract extension to Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (FRA) for the management and operation of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) under contract DE-AC02-07CH11359. This action is being taken in accordance with FAR 6.302-3, which allows agencies to use noncompetitive procedures when it is necessary for the agency - to establish or maintain an essential engineering, research or development capability to be provided by an educational or other nonprofit institution or a federally funded research and development center. The current contract expires on December 31, 2023. This extension will cover the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. FNAL is a single-purpose laboratory that leads the nation in the construction and operation of world-leading accelerator and detector facilities and in developing the underlying technology for particle physics research. The primary mission of FNAL is delivering breakthrough science and technology in the area of high energy particle physics. DOE's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. In support of the Department's mission, FNAL provides extensive capabilities in world-class research expertise and unique facilities that do not exist elsewhere and are generally beyond the capability of any nongovernmental institution to construct or operate. This contract extension is necessary to allow DOE sufficient time to conduct a full and open contract competition for the management and operation of FNAL. It is anticipated that the contract competition will commence during the first quarter of FY 2023. It is the intent of DOE to ensure the solicitation process is transparent and current. A pre-solicitation notice will be issued subsequent to the competition kickoff, at which time interested sources will be invited to submit Expressions of Interest.