THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY
Agency
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE
Location
Golden, CO
Colorado
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Solicitation
Service / NAICS
541715
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE involves this is a request for information (rfi) only in Golden, Colorado. Responses are due by Apr 20, 2026 (27 days remaining).
Contract Description
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) is currently in the acquisition planning phase for a contractor to manage and operate the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), located in Golden, CO. CMEI is conducting market research to inform a prospective Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals to operate NLR under a Management and Operating (M&O) contract. Background NLR is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) primarily funded by CMEI. NLR is presently operated under M&O contract DE-AC36-08GO28308, which will expire September 30, 2028. Included as Attachment A is the current Statement of Work and Performance Goals for the M&O contract. The complete NLR M&O contract can be found at: https://www.NREL.gov/extra...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 20, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
27 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Golden, Colorado. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Colorado
- ✓You have worked with ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
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Contractor FAQ
How do I submit a bid for this ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 20, 2026.
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