Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

    RFI - Near Detector Complex Large Shaft Concept

    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    Sol. LBNF-NDC-2182026-BRPresolicitationBatavia, IL
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Mar 5, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 18, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    237
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Y1LC
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Energy is seeking industry input through a Request for Information regarding an alternative concept for the Near Detector Complex as part of the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility Project. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses following the provided instructions. This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not commit the government to any procurement.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    LBNF-NDC-2182026-BR
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    February 18, 2026
    Response Deadline
    March 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    Y1LC
    Contract Code
    8900
    Primary Contact
    Robert Ropos
    State
    IL
    ZIP Code
    60510
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC (“FFDG”), the manager and operator of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (“FERMILAB”), under its Prime Contract Number 89243024CSC000002 with the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”), is leading the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Project to enable a world-class program in neutrino physics. The LBNF Project (https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/) provides the infrastructure for a new high-intensity neutrino beam generated at Fermilab to be aimed at neutrino detectors located nearly a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD. The LBNF Near Site Conventional Facilities (NSCF) Subproject at Fermilab in Batavia, IL would like your thoughts and opinions concerning some questions on the LBNF/DUNE-US Project. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain industry input regarding an alternative concept for the Near Detector Complex (NDC). Additional details are provided in the attachment titled “ND Large Shaft Concept.” RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Interested parties are invited to submit responses in accordance with the instructions set forth in the attachment. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued for information-gathering purposes only. Participation is voluntary and does not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement. This RFI does not commit the United States Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of any response to procure any supplies or services.

    Key dates

    1. February 18, 2026Posted Date
    2. March 5, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    RFI - Near Detector Complex Large Shaft Concept is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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