Sources Sought
TAN AHU Replacement
Department of Energy · Sol. INL-026-035
Due in 115 days
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Battelle Energy Alliance, which runs Idaho National Laboratory for the Department of Energy, is asking vendors to express interest in replacing the air handling unit (HVAC system) at building TAN-677. This is a sources sought notice, not a request for bids. Selected respondents may later be invited to an RFP.
Watch out for
- Union Site Stabilization Agreement may apply. Work inside the INL Site boundary may require signing on to an agreement with labor unions, which can raise costs and limit who can bid.
The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work.
- Davis-Bacon wages. Prevailing wage rules apply to construction work, which affects labor pricing and payroll paperwork.
the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000
- Invitation only for the RFP. Only some respondents will be invited to the later RFP, so a weak response may cost you the chance to bid.
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Remove and dispose of the HVAC and control system for building TAN-677
- Install a new HVAC and control system and associated components
- Integrate with existing ductwork, electrical and control systems
- Comply with DOE, ASHRAE and applicable safety standards
- Test and commission the new system
- Place of performance
- Idaho National Laboratory, TAN-677, ID
- Offers due
- January 29, 2027 (SAM.gov lists 2027-01-29T23:59:00-07:00)
- How to submit
- Email to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov
What to include when you submit
- Include company name and point of contact
- Describe relevant AHU replacement capabilities and experience
- List NAICS codes and business size classification
- List any existing DOE or federal contracting experience
- Mark any business-sensitive or proprietary information
You must have
- Davis-Bacon Act wage rules apply to construction work at INL over $2,000
the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair
- Construction work covered by Davis-Bacon at the INL Site is also subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement with labor unions (not applicable to Idaho Falls facilities)
Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis-Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA).
Not in the notice text
- Whether the TAN-677 work falls under the Site Stabilization Agreement (the notice states Idaho Falls facilities are exempt)
- Contract type, value and timeline of the later RFP
- Set-aside status (none listed) and NAICS code (blank in the listing)
- Exact scope, since the notice says it 'may include' the listed items
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Key facts
- Response due
- Jan 30, 2027, 6:59 AM UTC
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- INL-026-035
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Office
- Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CNTR
- Place of performance
- ID, 83415
- Contracting contact
- Chase Egbertchase.egbert@inl.gov
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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 replacement services for the Air Handling Unit (AHU) at TAN-677. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining efficient HVAC systems and ensuring compliance with facility performance standards. BACKGROUND The TAN-677 facility requires replacement of an aging AHU to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational safety. The scope of work may include the following: Removal and disposal of an HVAC and control system for building TAN-677. Installation of a new HVAC and control system and associated components for building TAN-677. Integration with existing ductwork, electrical, and control systems. Compliance with DOE, ASHRAE, and applicable safety standards. Testing and commissioning to confirm proper functionality and performance. 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 Expression of Interest that includes the following: Company name and point of contact Description of relevant AHU replacement capabilities and experience NAICS codes and business size classification Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable) Deadline for submission: January 29, 2027 Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov 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.