Fire Barrier Repair Services

INTRODUCTION

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors to provide fire barrier repair services across designated INL facilities. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to maintaining compliance with fire protection standards and ensuring facility safety.

BACKGROUND

Certain areas within INL facilities require repair and restoration of fire-rated barriers to maintain integrity and meet regulatory requirements. The scope of work may include the following:

• Throughout the entire plant, inspection and assessment of existing fire barriers that don’t meet code, and repair or replacement of damaged fire-rated walls, doors, and penetrations.
• Application of approved firestop materials and sealants.
• Compliance with NFPA standards and DOE fire protection requirements.
• Documentation and verification of repairs for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL is operated under a management and operating contract with the Department of Energy and as such, the Davis-Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of buildings or works at INL. Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis-Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA). These Site areas include all areas within the 890-square mile boundary, including the Material and Fuels Complex, Central Facilities Area, Advanced Test Reactor, Radioactive Waste Management Complex, and Specific Manufacturing Capability. The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work. Information regarding the INL Site Stabilization Agreement is available from the Site Labor Coordinator at (208) 524-4404 or at lance@sitelabor.org. Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.

PROCESS

This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors. Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list. Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for award consideration.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:

• Company name and point of contact
• Description of relevant fire barrier repair capabilities and experience
• NAICS codes and business size classification
• Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable)

Deadline for submission:  June 19, 2026
Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov

Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Because information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party, respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly.