Surface Treatment Study

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking proposals for a Surface Treatment Study, as outlined in solicitation RFP373368. This research and development procurement falls under NAICS code 54171 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, specifically targeting experimental development services in general science and technology. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025, providing contractors with a 17-day response window. While the specific technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions are contained within the zipped RFP file that was not fully accessible for detailed review, the nature of the work involves scientific research and development activities related to surface treatment methodologies. Interested parties must carefully review the complete RFP documentation to understand the precise scope, qualifications, and evaluation standards for this opportunity.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of socioeconomic status. The contract work will be performed in Batavia, Illinois 60510, at or near the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory facility. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, estimated award values, budget ranges, or specific timelines for service delivery is available from the basic solicitation notice. The procurement is classified under PSC code AJ13 for General Science & Technology R&D Services, indicating the specialized nature of the research work required. Additional details regarding contract value, performance period, and specific deliverables would be found within the complete RFP documentation that contractors must obtain and review to prepare responsive proposals.