Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment

Expression of Interest (EOI)

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is issued by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL). BEA is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implement point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This initiative aims to support BEA's commitment to maintaining a robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities.

The Fiber Dial Room requires refurbishment and modernization to support enhanced fiber optic connectivity and point-to-point communication capabilities. The scope of work may include:

• Removal of legacy abandoned communication cables.

• Refurbishment of Fiber Dial Rooms, including structural, environmental improvements, and hardware replacement.

• Installation and testing of new fiber and communications.

• Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections.

• Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems.

• Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards.

• Testing and documentation for full functionality and reliability.

• Construction work at the INL Site is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for contracts exceeding $2,000.

• Construction work is also subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA).

• Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.

• This EOI is the initial step to identify interested and qualified vendors.

• Responses may inform the development of a formal solicitation list.

• Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a future Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

• Submittals must include:

  • Company name and point of contact.
  • Description of relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience.
  • NAICS codes and business size classification.
  • Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable).

• Deadline for submission: December 11, 2026.

• Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov

Respondents must mark any business sensitive or proprietary information within their responses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is being issued by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory (INL). BEA is seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of providing refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implementing point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This initiative aims to support BEA's commitment to maintaining robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities.

The scope of work may include:

• Refurbishment of the Fiber Dial Room, including structural and environmental improvements.

• Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections.

• Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems.

• Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards.

• Testing and documentation to ensure full functionality and reliability.

• The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts exceeding $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair of buildings or works at INL.

• Construction work at the laboratory Site is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA).

• This EOI is the initial step to identify interested and qualified vendors.

• Responses will inform the development of a formal solicitation list.

• Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a future Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

• Submittal Requirements for EOI:

  • Company name and point of contact.
  • Description of relevant fiber installation and refurbishment capabilities and experience.
  • NAICS codes and business size classification.
  • Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable).

• Deadline for EOI submission: October 30, 2026.

• Submit EOI to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov

• Not explicitly stated, but vendors must be qualified and capable of performing the described services.

• Information received in response to this EOI may be considered business sensitive or proprietary and should be marked accordingly by respondents.

• The INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA) details apply to construction work within the 890-square mile boundary of the INL Site, excluding Idaho Falls facilities.