The Department of Energy has begun soliciting expressions of interest, or EOIs, from interested stakeholders as part of the competition for a follow-on contract to manage and operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, or TJNAF.
DOE said Tuesday EOIs are due April 29.
The current management and operating, or M&O, contract for TJNAF, also known as Jefferson Lab, is set to expire on May 31. DOE is processing a one-year extension to ensure seamless continuation of lab operations and provide the department enough time to compete the follow-on contract.
The selected contractor is expected to assume responsibility for the facility’s operation on June 1, 2026.
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Where to Get Updates on the TJNAF M&O Contract
The department also launched a public website designed to keep potential offerors and other interested parties informed about the competition process for the TJNAF M&O contract.
The online platform will serve as a repository for important announcements, relevant documents and other information about the competition.
What Does TJNAF Do?
TJNAF is a DOE national laboratory and a federally funded research and development center focused on delivering breakthrough science and technology in the area of nuclear physics.
In addition to conducting research in nuclear physics sciences, Jefferson Lab generates superconducting radio frequency accelerator modules and operates unique facilities and equipment. The national lab also serves as a resource for local and international researchers.
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