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Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, as the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking qualified small businesses certified under NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) through an Expression of Interest to support the laboratory’s software acquisition needs. The requirement focuses on securing commercially available software products, including licensing, renewals, maintenance, updates, and technical support, all of which must align with INL’s operational demands and stringent cybersecurity standards. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to provide COTS software solutions, ensure timely delivery and deployment, offer comprehensive technical assistance for configuration and troubleshooting, and maintain full compliance with federal procurement rules and INL-specific security protocols. Authorization documentation for major software products and proof of active SAM.gov registration with verified NAICS 513210 certification are mandatory, and all submissions must clearly identify proprietary or sensitive business information. This solicitation, designated as INL-26-043 and posted on June 4, 2026, is a sources-sought notice aimed at identifying potential vendors for a future Request for Proposal, with no pricing, contract value, or formal award terms established at this stage. Interested parties are required to submit a detailed response including company information, a description of offered products and services, relevant experience, business size classification, technical support capabilities, fulfillment timelines, and evidence of software publisher authorization where applicable. All responses must be emailed to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov no later than August 4, 2026, and performance for any subsequent contract would be based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Only selected respondents who meet the qualification criteria will be invited to participate in the next phase of the procurement process, and full contractual obligations, including evaluation factors and compliance requirements, will be defined upon issuance of the formal RFP.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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INTRODUCTION
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified small businesses certified under NAICS 513210, Software Publishers, in SAM.gov. Interested firms must be capable of providing commercially available software products, software licensing, updates, maintenance, and technical support solutions that meet INL’s operational and cybersecurity requirements.
BACKGROUND
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL conducts research and operational activities requiring secure, compliant, and reliable software solutions. BEA is identifying qualified small businesses that can supply software products and related services which may include:
- Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software
- Software licensing and renewals
- Maintenance and update services
- Cybersecurity-compliant software solutions
- Technical support and product expertise
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected vendor may be responsible for:
- Providing software products, renewals, upgrades, and licensing management
- Supplying product specifications, technical documentation, and support resources
- Ensuring timely delivery, fulfillment, and software deployment capability
- Supporting configuration, troubleshooting, and compatibility inquiries
- Demonstrating compliance with INL cybersecurity, software acquisition, and federal procurement requirements
- Providing proof of software publisher authorization (where applicable)
- All interested small businesses must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and current certification for NAICS 513210
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified small businesses able to meet INL software acquisition needs. Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list. Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for award consideration.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interested small businesses should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
- Company name and point of contact
- Description of software products and solutions currently offered
- Relevant experience providing software products, licensing, or technical support services
- NAICS codes and business size classification
- Active SAM.gov registration status and verification of NAICS 513210 certification
- Authorization documentation for major software products (if applicable)
- Technical support capabilities and service model
- Availability, lead times, and fulfillment capacity
Deadline for submission: August 4, 2026
Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Because information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party, respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly.
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