Opportunities / ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Fiber Dial Room Refurbishment
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | INL-26-029 |
| Department | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier / office | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF / BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR |
| NAICS | — |
| PSC | |
| Set-aside | None |
| Posted | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 12, 2026 (2026-12-11T23:59:00-07:00) |
| Place of performance | Idaho Falls, ID, 83415 |
| Primary contact | Chase Egbert · chase.egbert@inl.gov |
Description (excerpt)
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 refurbishment services for the Fiber Dial Room and implement point-to-point fiber connectivity upgrades. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining robust and reliable communications infrastructure across INL facilities. BACKGROUND The Fiber Dial Room requires refurbishment and modernization to support enhanced fiber optic connectivity and point-to-point communication capabilities. The scope of work may include the following: Refurbishment of the Fiber Dial Room, including structural and environmental improvements. Installation and configuration of point-to-point fiber connections. Integration with existing network infrastructure and systems. Compliance with DOE cybersecurity, safety, and operational standards. Testing and documentation to ensure full functionality and reliability. INL 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 lance@sitelabor.org. 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 …