The U.S. Department of Energy is conducting market research to inform a future Request for Proposal for a Management and Operating contract to run the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO. The current contract for operating the laboratory, which has an annual budget of approximately $1 billion and employs about 2,600 personnel, expires on September 30, 2028. This is a request for information only, and responses are sought on capabilities, perceived risks, and barriers to competition regarding the potential future solicitation. The purpose is to assist the government in developing its acquisition strategy.