R--Technical Support Services
Sources Sought from ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF • ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Feb 24, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541990 • PSC R499.
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potential requirement(s) for Technical Support Services (TSS) at EMCBC and/or Environmental Management (DOE-EM) small sites. The place of performance includes, but is not limited to: EMCBC in Cincinnati, OH; EM Los Alamos Field Office in Los Alamos, New Mexico; EM Nevada National Security Sites in Las Vegas, Nevada; Idaho Operations Office in Idaho Falls, ID; and Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) in Simi Valley, California.
The purpose of this RFI is to solicit input via capability statements from interested parties, including U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) small business concerns, with the
specialized capabilities necessary to perform all or part of the requirements. The expected North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking capability statements for Technical Support Services (TSS) potentially impacting various DOE-EM small sites, including locations in Cincinnati, OH, and Los Alamos, NM. The scope is defined under NAICS code 541990, covering all other professional, scientific, and technical services. With the response deadline set for February 24, 2026, interested parties, particularly SBA 8(a) small businesses, are encouraged to participate in this acquisition planning stage by providing their specialized capabilities.
The DOE aims to gather input on capable vendors for TSS to support Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) and other DOE-EM sites, thereby understanding available resources and competencies in the market.
- SBA 8(a) small business concerns
- Companies with experience in environmental management services
- Firms with capabilities in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- Review existing technical support services and requirements.
- Develop capability statements from interested vendors.
- Evaluate vendor responses and identify potential contractors.
- Capability statements outlining specialized services offered.
- Company profile including past performance and relevant experience.
- Clear identification of the NAICS code 541990 relevance.
- Adhere to SBA 8(a) guidelines if submitting under this designation.
- Must comply with all DOE security and operational protocols.
- Pricing proposals should reflect competitive rates in the professional services sector.
- Consider fixed-price or cost-reimbursable options based on proposed services.
- Partner with experienced contractors in environmental management.
- Consider subcontracting arrangements with local firms near proposed work sites.
- Potential competition from larger firms despite SBA restrictions.
- Late submissions may result in disqualification.
- Market volatility affecting pricing strategies.
- What specific services are prioritized by the DOE for TSS?
- Are there upcoming deadlines for updates on the acquisition process?
- What are the evaluation criteria for capability statements?
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- No details on the specific requirements for the TSS are provided.
- Unclear expectations for the number of contracts to be awarded.
- Further definition of the scope of services needed is not available.
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