SOURCES SOUGHT RFP Hall C A/C Replacement Jefferson Lab

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear physics research facility in Newport News, Virginia, managed by SURATech, is soliciting sources for replacement of the primary Experimental Hall C indoor direct expansion air handling unit and matching outdoor condensing unit under a total small business set-aside, with a sources sought notice due June 23, 2026 and subcontract award anticipated August 1, 2026.

This is a small-business-only procurement under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Scope includes the air handling and condensing units, installation of a maintenance platform for servicing the indoor unit, and updated Building Automation System (BAS) controls. The existing system is suspended approximately 75 feet above the finished floor within Experimental Hall C; material handling will be performed by Barnhart Crane and Rigging using specified engineering methods. The work environment demands high attention to site safety and precise coordination with Jefferson Lab staff and project subcontractors due to the altitude and specialized experimental facility setting.

The estimated construction magnitude is between $1 million and $3 million. Mobilization is anticipated September 1, 2026, with substantial completion required no later than December 31, 2026. Interested firms must register on the Jefferson Lab Solicitation Bulletin Board at https://misportal.jlab.org/ul/bus_ops/ to receive solicitation documents. Questions may be directed to Sharon Williams, Senior Procurement Officer, at swill@jlab.org.