# Laboratory for Operations and Testing in the United States (LOTUS)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/inl24011

- Solicitation number: INL-24-011
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CNTR (899050)
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance: Idaho Falls, Idaho
- County: Bonneville County (FIPS 16019). https://abierto.us/counties/bonneville-county-id-16019
- City: Idaho Falls. https://abierto.us/cities/idaho-falls-id-1639700
- First posted: May 30, 2024
- Last posted: June 11, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ba2bf72f031f45f185fab3f75e32e633/view

## Description

SUBMITTAL Interested firms are requested to provide expressions of interest (via email) to the undersigned by close-of business on July 8, 2024. Included must be sufficient written information confirming the responder’s qualifications that addresses each of the following criteria: Financial and bonding capacity Safety record (provided Experience Modification Rates and OSHA 300 logs / 300A summaries for each of the previous 3 years) Demonstrated experience and expertise (include references) with similar construction projects within the previous 5 years, including: Understanding of construction of safety-related systems, structures, and components (SS-SSCs) and associated quality requirements Management of Government-furnished equipment In-field oversight and execution of substantial welding activities Coordination of multiple, specialty sub-tier contractors.

Demonstrated experience contracting with Government agencies. Agreement to become signatory to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (available at http://sitelaborcoordinator.com/index.php/downloads/) Capacity to effectively support construction of the LOTUS test bed, beginning in summer 2025. Initial identification of major risks/challenges/uncertainties envisioned with supporting construction of the LOTUS test bed. Note that responses must be no more than 30 pages in length.

BEA will determine which offerors will receive the RFP for the project. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Zach Bennett via email at Zachary.bennett@inl.gov. Technical questions must be submitted in writing via email.

## Publications

- May 30, 2024: Sources sought, due May 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 1a5510d639114435a2035600fd958ab6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1a5510d639114435a2035600fd958ab6/view
- May 30, 2024: Sources sought, due May 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice da111a580a754ae6903c2ac6ed610f55. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/da111a580a754ae6903c2ac6ed610f55/view
- June 11, 2024: Sources sought, due July 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 21896adbfbd94784acdceb4fa5545718. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/21896adbfbd94784acdceb4fa5545718/view
- June 11, 2024: Sources sought, due May 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 8f363521674d40a1b4057d1b0752a541. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f363521674d40a1b4057d1b0752a541/view
- June 11, 2024: Sources sought, due May 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice b7fd2a3849974ca3911b2dcf42623ce6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b7fd2a3849974ca3911b2dcf42623ce6/view
- June 11, 2024: Sources sought, due May 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice ba2bf72f031f45f185fab3f75e32e633. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ba2bf72f031f45f185fab3f75e32e633/view

## Points of contact

- Zachary Bennett, Zachary.bennett@inl.gov, 2085260022

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/inl24011.