How to bid on LBNF/DUNE scaffolding services for the Department of Energy

What the Department of Energy is buying

The Department of Energy is seeking scaffolding services for the LBNF/DUNE Far Detector and Cryogenics project at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota.

The work includes designing, renting, delivering, installing, and removing scaffolding, with the labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation needed. Vendors may care about this opportunity if their services cover the full scaffolding cycle for an underground project.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 6, 2026. The deadline is November 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

The provided information does not say what happens after the deadline. Plan to submit by the stated time and follow the RFP’s instructions for the submission method and required materials.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits scaffolding firms that can provide design, rental, delivery, installation, and removal services, along with the associated labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation.

The work is for an underground project at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. Consider whether your firm can perform the work in Lead, South Dakota, and address the project’s underground setting in its response.

How to access the RFP

Use the portal’s “View original source” option to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid.

You may need a free account to view the documents; some bids can be viewed without one. Review the RFP documents for the complete response instructions.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full RFP before preparing your response. Make a checklist of the requested items, submission instructions, and deadline, and confirm that your response addresses each one.

Explain how your firm will handle the stated work, including design, rental, delivery, installation, and removal. Clearly describe the labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation you will provide, and check that your response is consistent across all sections.

Allow time to review the completed response for missing information and submit it according to the RFP instructions before the deadline.