The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking a management and operating contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, VA. A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on August 18, 2025, and a site tour is scheduled for August 27, 2025. All details regarding contract performance are contained within the RFP, which is available on the official competition website. Questions must be submitted via a designated email address at least ten days before the proposal due date. Prospective offerors must monitor the official website for all updates and official communications.

The U.S. Department of Energy is planning to acquire a contractor to manage and operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, Virginia. The laboratory has an annual budget of approximately $238 million and is evolving from a single-purpose to a multi-purpose national laboratory. DOE anticipates awarding a new contract in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which includes a five-year base period with the potential for up to an additional 15 years. A Request for Proposals is anticipated in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. This notice is solely to request Expressions of Interest from potential offerors.