The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a management and operating contractor for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) located in Batavia, IL. DOE is seeking proposals from qualified Offerors interested in competing for this contract. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on March 4, 2024. DOE will host a virtual pre-proposal conference on January 11, 2024 to discuss the salient elements of the RFP. DOE will also host a site tour for those interested on January 18, 2024. Registration information for both of these events is available on the FNAL competition website.

Specific details of the contract performance requirements are described in the RFP. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted to the official FNAL competition email address at FNALcompetition@science.doe.gov. Submission of questions by other means is not authorized. All questions must be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date the proposals are due. Questions and answers, if appropriate, will be posted on the FNAL competition website.

The full text of the RFP is available on the FNAL competition website which can be found at https://science.osti.gov/Acquisition-Management/M-and-O-Competitions. This website is the primary distribution medium used to disseminate information relating to this competition, including the solicitation, any solicitation amendments, responses to questions, and other official communication from DOE. Prospective offerors are responsible for frequently checking the website for information, notices, and updates regarding the solicitation.