Management and Operating Contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Special Notice for a Management and Operating Contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) located in Newport News, VA. This notice is part of a pre-solicitation phase for identifying a contractor to manage and operate this DOE national laboratory and Federally Funded Research and Development Center. TJNAF is focused on delivering breakthrough scientific research and technology in nuclear physics, accelerator science, and advanced instrumentation. The facility is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The opportunity is classified under PSC category M1HA for Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated R&D Facilities.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to announce an upcoming virtual Informational Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, which is critical for potential contractors interested in this opportunity. Interested parties must register for the meeting by May 6, 2025, with complete registration details available on the competition website. The notice does not specify specific set-asides, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified contractors. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in managing complex scientific research facilities, with a focus on nuclear physics and accelerator technology. The selected contractor will be responsible for maintaining and advancing TJNAF's mission of delivering cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovations. While specific eligibility criteria are not detailed in this notice, contractors will likely need significant experience in managing large-scale research and development facilities and a strong background in scientific research infrastructure.