Sources Sought/RFI Warehouse Space for Oversized Equipment and Materials
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of Energy (DOE), through Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG), is issuing a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for warehouse space for oversized equipment and materials in support of the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). The required space ranges from 15,000 to 55,000 square feet for up to 3 years, located within one day's transit to Lead, South Dakota. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
FFDG is conducting market research to determine contractor interest, capabilities, and qualifications, and to estimate a budget for this requirement. The need is for an interior secondary warehouse capable of storing oversized equipment and materials.
Key Requirements & Questions
Respondents should address capabilities related to:
- Space: 15,000 to 55,000 square feet, available for up to 3 years.
- Location: Must accommodate delivery within one day's transit to Lead, South Dakota.
- Features:
- Available open ground square footage, including pallet racking details (size, height, removability).
- Laydown yard availability and features (covered spaces, gating).
- Ground-level door specifications (minimum 10 ft wide, 14-16 ft tall) and dock-door sizes.
- Overhead cranes (minimum 14,000 Lbs. capacity) or space for mobile gantry cranes.
- Other handling capabilities/equipment, climate control (minimum "protect from freeze").
- Staffing, office space, bathrooms, and fire suppression systems.
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) availability and specific program used.
- Interior space height.
- Leasing Details (Added by Amendment):
- Cost per square foot for leasing.
- Current lease status of any portion of the warehouse and ability to secure available area completely separately.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Duration: Up to 3 years (for storage)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, by 5 pm Mountain Time
- Published: May 29, 2026
Additional Information
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Contractors should provide contact information along with answers to the detailed questions.