Contact and place of performance
Chase Egbert
Idaho Falls, ID 83415
USA
INTRODUCTION Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors to provide fire barrier repair services across designated INL facilities. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining compliance with fire protection standards and ensuri...
View moreINL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL is operated under a management and operating contract with the Department of Energy and as such, the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of buildings or works at INL. Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis-Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA). These Site areas include all areas within the 890-square mile boundary, including the Material and Fuels Complex, Central Facilities Area, Advanced Test Reactor, Radioactive Waste Management Complex, and Specific Manufacturing Capability. The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work. Information regarding the INL Site Stabilization Agreement is available from the Site Labor Coordinator at (208) 524-4404 or at [email protected]. Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors. Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list. Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for award consideration.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
Deadline for submission: June 19, 2026
Submit to: [email protected]
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Because information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party, respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly.
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the management and operating contractor for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking expressions of interest for fire barrier repair services across various DOE facilities. This project involves the inspection and assessment of existing fire barriers to identify code deficiencies, followed by the repair or replacement of fire-rated walls, doors, and penetrations. Contractors will be required to apply approved firestop materials and sealants while ensuring all work maintains compliance with NFPA standards and Department of Energy fire protection requirements. The scope also includes documentation and verification of all repairs for quality assurance and regulatory compliance purposes.
The Idaho National Laboratory is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and performance locations include both Idaho Falls facilities and site areas within the 890-square mile laboratory boundary. This work is classified under NAICS 238310, Drywall and Insulation Contractors. Because the project involves the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings, the Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts exceeding $2,000. Additionally, construction work performed within specific laboratory site areas, such as the Materials and Fuels Complex or the Advanced Test Reactor, is subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement.
This Sources Sought notice, identified by solicitation number INL-26-022, serves as the initial step for identifying qualified vendors for a potential formal solicitation. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, relevant experience, and business size classification to the point of contact, Chase Egbert, by the response deadline of June 20, 2026. The notice was published by the Department of Energy’s Battelle Energy Alliance–DOE CNTR and includes two attachments containing EOI details. Selected respondents may be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process.
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