Notice of Intent to Extend and Compete the Management and Operating Contract for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)
The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a one-year noncompetitive contract extension to Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) for the management and operation of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF). Following this extension, DOE will conduct a full and open competition for the management and operation of TJNAF. TJNAF is a national laboratory and DOE sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) that specializes in delivering breakthrough science and technology in the area of nuclear physics. The primary mission of TJNAF is to conduct research in nuclear physics sciences, produce superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerator modules, and operate unique facilities and equipment. TJNAF is a leader in quark nuclear physics and SRF technology and serves as a resource to researchers both nationally and internationally. The current contract expires on May 31, 2024, and the extension will cover the period of June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025. The contract competition is anticipated to commence during the first quarter of FY 2024, and interested sources will be invited to submit Expressions of Interest after the pre-solicitation notice is issued.