Questions and Answers
Presolicitation Announcement/Expressions of Interest
- Is there an incumbent contractor for the operation of Fermilab?
Answer:
Yes. The incumbent contractor is Universities Research Association, Inc. (URA). Detailed information about URA can be obtained at http://www.ura-hq.org/.
- Can you provide specific information about the current Fermilab contract (i.e.,
contract number, contract type, award date, duration and total value).Answer:
- The current Fermilab contract number is DE-AC02-76CH03000.
- The contract is for the Management and Operation of Fermilab and is a "Cost Reimbursement, Performance Fee" type contract.
- The current contract term is January 1, 2002 with an expiration date of December 31, 2006.
- The total value to date, over the term of the current contract, is $1,265,165,328.00. This estimate is based on FY 2002 - FY 2005 funding.
- What is the period of performance anticipated for the new contract?
Answer:
The anticipated period of performance for the new contract is currently
undecided. However, it will be included in the draft RFP.
- What will be the value of the new contract?
Answer:
The estimated total value of the contract is largely dependent upon the term of the contract and the Federal budget. At this time, we are only able to provide a budget number for the last fiscal year (2005), which was $318 million. Better estimates will be provided in the draft RFP.
- What is the estimated RFP release date?
Answer:
The RFP release date is undetermined at this time. However, we anticipate issuing a draft RFP in the second quarter of FY 2006.
- Who is the Freedom of Information Officer (FOIA) associated with the Fermilab contract?
Answer:
To ensure that potential bidders have pertinent, accurate and timely information available to them, we have created an RFP website. The website is located at URL http://rfpfnal.sc.doe.gov. This is the official website for the Fermilab solicitation and contains many informative documents, including the current Fermilab contract. The number of documents included on the website will be updated as requests are received and/or DOE identifies others that are determined to be of benefit to potential bidders. Interested parties are advised of a SUBSCRIBE feature on the website, which will allow individuals to subscribe for automatic receipt of notice(s) regarding updates that are made to the RFP website.
All requests for additional documents regarding this solicitation should be directed to:
Tonja Stokes
U.S. Department of Energy
Chicago Office
Argonne, IL 60439
(630) 252-2136
tonja.stokes@ch.doe.gov
FOIA Officer
Linda Rohde
U.S. Department of Energy
Chicago Office
Argonne, IL 60439
(630) 252-2041
linda.rohde@ch.doe.gov