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

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking a management and operating contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), a government-owned contractor-operated research and development facility specializing in physical, engineering, and life sciences research. The procurement involves selecting a qualified contractor to manage and operate this national accelerator facility, which requires expertise in scientific research operations and facility management. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 3, 2025, with all questions due no later than ten calendar days prior to the proposal deadline. The Department of Energy will conduct a virtual pre-proposal conference on August 18, 2025, to discuss key elements of the Request for Proposals, followed by a site tour on August 27, 2025, for interested parties. All official communications and questions must be directed to TJNAFcompetition@science.doe.gov, and prospective offerors are required to monitor the TJNAF competition website for updates, amendments, and additional information throughout the procurement process.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition among qualified contractors. The contract performance will take place at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility located in Newport News, Virginia. The solicitation notice does not specify the current incumbent contractor, contract value, or award amount for this management and operating contract opportunity. No specific timeline for services or quantity details are provided in the announcement, though the nature of the contract suggests long-term facility operations and management responsibilities. Registration information for both the pre-proposal conference and site tour is available through the official TJNAF competition website, which serves as the primary source for all procurement-related documentation and updates.