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Notice of Intent to Extend and Compete the Management and Operating Contract for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend the current contract with Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) for the management and operation of the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) for an additional one-year period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. This extension is non-competitive and is authorized under federal acquisition regulations to maintain critical research capabilities at this federally funded research and development center. Following this extension, DOE intends to initiate a full and open competition to select the next contractor for TJNAF, with the competition process expected to begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The DOE emphasizes transparency in the upcoming solicitation, including issuing a pre-solicitation notice to invite Expressions of Interest from potential bidders. TJNAF is a national laboratory focused on advancing nuclear physics research, particularly in quark nuclear physics and superconducting radiofrequency accelerator technology. It operates unique scientific facilities and develops advanced instrumentation, serving both national and international research communities. The laboratory’s core strengths include nuclear physics, accelerator science and technology, and supporting large-scale user facilities. The current contract, DE-AC05-06OR23177, is set to expire on May 31, 2024, and the extension ensures continuity in TJNAF’s mission and operations while DOE prepares for the competitive procurement process. The contract oversight and competition management are coordinated through the DOE’s Chicago Service Center.

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DOE extends Jefferson Science Associates’ TJNAF management contract one year, preparing competitive solicitation.

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Department Of Energy → Sc Chicago Service CenterView Agency

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

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Newport News, VA, 23606, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Sc Chicago Service Center
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OfficeLEMONT, IL, 60439, USA
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a one-year noncompetitive contract extension to Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) for the management and operation of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) under contract DE-AC05-06OR23177. Following this one-year non-competitive contract extension DOE will conduct a full and open competition for the management and operation of TJNAF. 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 May 31, 2024. This extension will cover the period of June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025. TJNAF is a national laboratory and DOE sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC). The primary mission of TJNAF is delivering breakthrough science and technology in the area of nuclear physics. TJNAF conducts research in nuclear physics sciences in addition to producing superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerator modules and operating unique facilities and equipment. TJNAF is a leader in quark nuclear physics and SRF technology and serves as a resource to researchers both nationally and internationally. TJNAF�s present core capabilities are Nuclear Physics, Accelerator Science and Technology, and Large-Scale User Facilities/Advanced Instrumentation. It is anticipated that the contract competition will commence during the first quarter of FY 2024. 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.

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