A-E Services for Electron Injector Complex
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BROOKHAVEN NATL LAB -DOE CONTRACTOR · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the Electron Injector Complex. This is a professional services contract for specialized engineering and architectural work related to a particle accelerator facility component.
Electron injector complexes are critical systems that generate and initially accelerate particle beams for larger accelerator facilities, such as Brookhaven's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) or the planned Electron-Ion Collider. A-E services in this context typically encompass design, engineering analysis, technical consulting, and potentially construction documentation for complex scientific infrastructure. The work likely involves radiation-hardened systems, ultra-high vacuum environments, precision electromagnetic components, and facilities meeting stringent DOE safety and quality requirements.
The classification code C1HC corresponds to A-E services under the Federal Supply Schedule or other contracting mechanism, reinforcing that this is a professional services acquisition rather than construction or supply procurement.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Department of Energy, Brookhaven National Laboratory |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | RFP_476957 |
| NAICS | 541330 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Upton, New York |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible offerors with no small business set-aside. Firms registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) may compete regardless of size standard status.
Brookhaven National Laboratory operates under a government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) model. While DOE is the contracting agency, the lab's management contractor typically handles procurement execution. Bidders should verify their SAM.gov registration is active and that their NAICS 541330 representation is current.
Given the specialized nature of accelerator engineering, the government likely expects bidders to demonstrate:
- Relevant A-E qualifications for high-energy physics facilities or comparable complex scientific infrastructure
- Appropriate professional engineering licenses and registrations
- Experience with DOE Order 413.3B (Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets) or equivalent project controls, if applicable—see the solicitation
How to put together a competitive bid
Qualifications over price: A-E selections under Brooks Act procedures (10 U.S.C. 3361 / 40 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) typically emphasize technical qualifications, experience, and professional competence. Price is negotiated after qualifications-based selection. Confirm whether this solicitation follows QBS—see the solicitation.
Technical narrative depth: Emphasize specific electron injector, linear accelerator, or beamline engineering experience. Generic commercial engineering portfolios carry less weight than demonstrated understanding of injector physics, RF systems, electron gun technologies, and accelerator-specific codes and standards.
Personnel credentials: Identify key personnel with direct accelerator facility design experience. Include Professional Engineer (PE) registrations, particularly in New York State or with reciprocity arrangements.
Partnership strategy: Given the specialized nature, consider joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements with firms holding specific injector or accelerator expertise. With no set-aside restriction, large scientific engineering firms may compete directly.
Facility security and safety: Brookhaven operates under DOE regulations including environment, safety, and health (ES&H) requirements. Address how your firm manages radiological work planning, construction safety, and quality assurance for nuclear facility-grade projects.
Past performance: Cite DOE, NSF, or other federal laboratory contracts for comparable accelerator or beamline projects. International laboratory experience (CERN, DESY, KEK) may strengthen credibility if documented with relevant contract references.
Next steps
Read the full RFP_476957 solicitation on SAM.gov immediately. The extended eleven-month response window suggests complex proposal requirements, but confirm actual submission complexity and any pre-proposal conferences or site visits. Critical deadline: November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be considered. Register for SAM.gov and any DOE-specific systems if not already enrolled.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →