Small Business Providers Software Publishing
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- INL-26-043
- Agency
-
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- 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 Expressions of Interest from small businesses certified under NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) by August 5, 2026, to provide commercially available software products, licensing, maintenance, and technical support solutions that meet INL's operational and cybersecurity requirements.
This EOI targets small business providers capable of supplying COTS software, software licensing renewals, upgrades, maintenance services, cybersecurity-compliant solutions, and technical documentation. Respondents must demonstrate timely delivery and deployment capability, configuration and troubleshooting support, compliance with INL cybersecurity and federal procurement requirements, and proof of software publisher authorization where applicable.
All respondents must maintain active SAM.gov registration and current NAICS 513210 certification. Interested firms should submit EOI responses to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov, including company name and point of contact, description of software products and solutions offered, relevant experience, NAICS codes and business size classification, SAM.gov registration verification, authorization documentation for major software products, technical support capabilities and service model, and availability with lead times and fulfillment capacity. Respondents must clearly mark any business-sensitive or proprietary information.
BEA will use EOI responses to develop a formal solicitation list. Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process for award consideration.
Notice text
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Software NAICS 513210 EOI.pdf |
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