Bid guide
How to bid on Fast Burst Reactor Modernization Market Research, Dept of the Army
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is conducting market research for a Fast Burst Reactor (FBR) Life Cycle Modernization Project at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This effort seeks industry input on a turnkey solution to ensure the long-term availability, maintainability, reliability, and sustainment of the FBR facility.
This is an opportunity for businesses to influence the future acquisition strategy for a significant Department of Defense project. Your input can help shape how the government plans to procure these services.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 17, 2026. Responses are due by August 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. This is a deadline for submitting your white paper and supporting documents.
It is important to remember this is market research, not a request for a bid or proposal. The government will use the information received to develop its acquisition strategy; there will be no reimbursement for submitted information.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in professional services related to facility modernization, particularly in specialized or sensitive environments like reactor facilities. Companies with experience in life-cycle sustainment, maintenance, and reliability for complex systems would be well-suited to respond.
The government is also open to suggestions for alternative NAICS codes that may better align with the requirements, indicating a broad interest in relevant industry capabilities.
How to respond
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Responses must be submitted as a white paper, limited to a maximum of five pages. This page limit excludes the cover page, cover letter, table of contents, and any documentation submitted in response to Past Performance. Clearly identify any proprietary concepts or information.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus your white paper on demonstrating your firm's capabilities and experience relevant to the long-term availability, maintenance, reliability, and sustainment of a facility like the Fast Burst Reactor. Provide concrete examples of past work that showcases your expertise in similar complex modernization projects.
Since this is market research, think about how your company's unique approach or innovative solutions could benefit the government's objectives. Clearly articulate your understanding of the challenges involved in a turnkey, life-cycle modernization project for such a facility. Ensure your response is concise and directly addresses the stated goals of the RFI within the page limit.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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