Jefferson Lab Sources Sought- Hall C A/C Replacement
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), managed by SURATech for the U.S. Department of Energy, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for the replacement of the primary Experimental Hall C indoor direct expansion air handling unit and matching outdoor condensing unit. This project, located in Newport News, Virginia, has an estimated magnitude of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Responses are due by July 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves:
- Replacement of the primary Experimental Hall C indoor direct expansion air handling unit and matching outdoor condensing unit.
- Installation of a maintenance platform for servicing the indoor air handling unit.
- Updating Building Automation System (BAS) controls.
- Sophisticated material handling, performed by Barnhart Crane and Rigging (Method #2), to lower the old unit (suspended 75 feet high) and lift/reinstall the new unit.
- Work will be performed inside Hall C and at height, requiring high safety consciousness and precise project coordination with Jefferson Lab staff and subcontractors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000
- Estimated Schedule:
- Solicitation Posted: o/a June 18, 2026
- Award Subcontract: o/a August 1, 2026
- Anticipated Mobilization: o/a September 1, 2026
- Substantial Completion: No Later Than December 31, 2026
- Response Due: July 23, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: June 12, 2026
Submission & Registration
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested companies with comparable experience must register on the Jefferson Lab Solicitation Bulletin Board at https://misportal.jlab.org/ul/bus_ops/ to receive the Solicitation documents when released.
Contact Information
Questions may be directed to Sharon Williams at swill@jlab.org.