How to bid on Roll Up Door Replacement at SMC for the Department of Energy

What the agency is buying

The Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is looking for vendors to replace several aging interior and exterior rollup doors at its Specific Manufacturing Capability (SMC) facility. This is an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify qualified companies.

The work involves removing existing doors and hardware, installing new rollup doors and components, and verifying their alignment, operation, and safety features. Compliance with DOE, safety, and building standards is required, along with testing and commissioning.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Expression of Interest was published on March 18, 2026. The deadline for submitting your EOI is October 9, 2026. Submissions must be received by 1:59 AM ET on October 10, 2026.

After the deadline, the Idaho National Laboratory will review the submitted Expressions of Interest. Only selected vendors, as determined by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), will receive an invitation to participate in a future Request for Proposal (RFP) process for award consideration.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in commercial or industrial door replacement, specifically rollup doors. Vendors should be familiar with removal, installation, and testing of such systems.

The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, which applies to contracts over $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair of buildings. Construction work at the INL Site, including the SMC facility, is also subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement. Vendors with existing DOE or federal contracting experience are encouraged to highlight this.

How to respond

To respond to this Expression of Interest, you need to submit your information to [email protected]. The deadline for submission is October 9, 2026.

Your submission should include your company name and a point of contact, a description of your relevant rollup door replacement capabilities and experience, your NAICS codes and business size classification, and any existing DOE or federal contracting experience you may have. If your response contains business-sensitive or proprietary information, mark it accordingly.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly detail your past projects involving rollup door replacement, emphasizing similar scope or complexity. Provide specific examples of successful installations, including the types of doors and facilities involved.

Ensure your NAICS codes accurately reflect your primary business activities related to this type of construction work. If you have experience with federal contracts or the Department of Energy, explicitly state this and provide relevant contract numbers or project details.

Since the Davis-Bacon Act and the INL Site Stabilization Agreement apply, demonstrate your understanding of these requirements or your capacity to comply. If you have questions about the Site Stabilization Agreement, contact the Site Labor Coordinator as provided in the solicitation.