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 Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG), a DOE contractor (Fermilab), is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors capable of providing warehouse space for oversized equipment and materials in South Dakota (SD). This market research aims to determine contractor interest, capabilities, and qualifications, and to estimate a budget for the requirement supporting the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Responses are due June 12, 2026, at 5 pm Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
FFDG is seeking an interior secondary warehouse for storage, with space requirements ranging from 15,000 to 55,000 square feet. The storage will be needed for up to 3 years. Key requirements and questions for contractors include:
- Available open ground square footage, including details on pallet racking (size, height, removability).
- Availability and features of a laydown yard (covered spaces, gating).
- Ground-level door specifications (minimum 10 ft wide, 14-16 ft tall for truck access) and dock-door sizes.
- Availability and capacity of overhead cranes (minimum 14,000 Lbs. capacity) or space for mobile gantry cranes, and suitability for crane installation.
- Other handling capabilities/equipment, climate control (minimum "protect from freeze"), staffing, office space, bathrooms, and fire suppression systems.
- Availability of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and the specific program used.
- Interior space height.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Agency: Department of Energy (Fermilab - DOE Contractor)
- Place of Performance: South Dakota (SD), 57754, United States
- Duration: Storage needed for up to 3 years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 5 pm Mountain Time
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Contractors responding should provide their contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address) along with detailed answers to all specified questions.