Jefferson Lab Sources Sought- Hall C A/C Replacement

The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), a Department of Energy nuclear physics research facility managed by SURATech, is seeking qualified small businesses for the replacement of the primary Experimental Hall C air conditioning system in Newport News, Virginia. This project, identified under solicitation number SURATech-26-Hall-C-AC, involves replacing an indoor direct expansion air handling unit and its matching outdoor condensing unit, alongside the installation of a maintenance platform and updated BAS controls. The estimated magnitude of construction for this requirement is between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000, falling under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

Performance involves complex material handling inside Experimental Hall C, as the existing system is suspended approximately 75 feet above the floor. Project execution requires the use of Barnhart Crane and Rigging to lower the old unit and lift the new equipment using a specific engineered methodology. Due to the height and location of the work, the contractor must maintain high safety standards and coordinate closely with facility staff and subcontractors. Two attachments, including a PDF sources sought notice and a link to the Jefferson Lab solicitation bulletin board, were published on June 12, 2026, to provide additional context.

The procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Set-Aside, and interested firms must register via the Jefferson Lab Solicitation Bulletin Board by the response deadline of July 23, 2026. The anticipated schedule includes a formal solicitation release around June 18, 2026, with a subcontract award expected by August 1, 2026. Mobilization is planned for September 1, 2026, and all work must reach substantial completion no later than December 31, 2026. Sharon Williams serves as the point of contact for this market research effort.