Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- INL-26-029
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors to provide refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implement point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades at INL facilities. The scope of work includes removing legacy abandoned communication cables, refurbishing multiple Fiber Dial Rooms at the Test Area North (TAN) facility with structural and environmental improvements, installing and testing new fiber and communications equipment, configuring point-to-point fiber connections, integrating with existing network infrastructure, and ensuring full compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards. Interested vendors must demonstrate relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience, provide NAICS codes and business size classification, and document any existing DOE or federal contracting experience in their EOI submissions. The EOI deadline is December 12, 2026, with submissions to be directed to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov; selected respondents from this EOI process will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) for award consideration. No specific evaluation criteria have been detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, which is intended as an initial market research tool to identify qualified vendors rather than a formal solicitation.
This opportunity does not utilize any small business set-asides. The notice does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors, nor does it disclose an anticipated award value or budget range for the contract. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to construction work exceeding $2,000 at INL's 890-square-mile site, and such work is subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement between signatory contractors and labor unions; however, construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is exempt from these requirements. While specific numerical details regarding the quantity of Fiber Dial Rooms to be refurbished or the timeline for service completion are not provided in the pre-solicitation notice, the work is categorized under NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), indicating the general scope involves electrical and communications infrastructure work. Vendors submitting EOI responses must clearly mark any proprietary or business-sensitive information in their submissions.
Notice text
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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 vendors to provide refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implement point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities.
BACKGROUND
The Fiber Dial Room requires refurbishment and modernization to support enhanced fiber optic connectivity and point-to-point communication capabilities. The scope of work may include the following:
- Remove legacy abandoned communication cables around the plant.
- Refurbishment of several Fiber Dial Rooms around TAN, including structural and environmental improvements and replacement of hardware.
- Installation and testing of new fiber and communications.
- Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections.
- Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems.
- Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards.
- Testing and documentation to ensure full functionality and reliability.
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL is operated under a management and operating contract with the Department of Energy and as such, the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of buildings or works at INL. Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis-Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA). These Site areas include all areas within the 890-square mile boundary, including the Material and Fuels Complex, Central Facilities Area, Advanced Test Reactor, Radioactive Waste Management Complex, and Specific Manufacturing Capability. The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work. Information regarding the INL Site Stabilization Agreement is available from the Site Labor Coordinator at (208) 524-4404 or at lance@sitelabor.org. Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors. 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 vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
- Company name and point of contact
- Description of relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience
- NAICS codes and business size classification
- Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable)
Deadline for submission: December 11, 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.
Update #1 ·
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 vendors to provide refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implement point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities.
BACKGROUND
The Fiber Dial Room requires refurbishment and modernization to support enhanced fiber optic connectivity and point-to-point communication capabilities. The scope of work may include the following:
- Refurbishment of the Fiber Dial Room, including structural and environmental improvements.
- Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections.
- Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems.
- Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards.
- Testing and documentation to ensure full functionality and reliability.
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL is operated under a management and operating contract with the Department of Energy and as such, the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of buildings or works at INL. Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis-Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA). These Site areas include all areas within the 890-square mile boundary, including the Material and Fuels Complex, Central Facilities Area, Advanced Test Reactor, Radioactive Waste Management Complex, and Specific Manufacturing Capability. The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work. Information regarding the INL Site Stabilization Agreement is available from the Site Labor Coordinator at (208) 524-4404 or at lance@sitelabor.org. Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors. 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 vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
- Company name and point of contact
- Description of relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience
- NAICS codes and business size classification
- Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable)
Deadline for submission: October 30, 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment EOI.pdf | ||
| Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment EOI.pdf |
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