TAN Firewater Upgrade Project

2026-11-03

1 . INTRODUCTIONBattelle Energy Alliance , LLC ( BEA ) Management & Operating Contractor of the U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) owned Idaho National Laboratory ( INL ), is seeking an Expression of Interest ( EOI ) from qualified vendors for the upgrade and replacement of critical firewater infrastructure at Test Area North ( TAN ). This project is essential to ensure the continued operability and compliance of the fire suppression system across multiple TAN facilities . 2 . BACKGROUNDINL is a U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy , national security , and clean energy innovation . The firewater systems at TAN have experienced degradation and equipment failures that compromise system reliability . The proposed upgrades are necessary to restore full functionality and meet safety standards . Work summary will include :• Pump Houses ( TAN - 614 , 665 & 1612 ): o Remove and replace corroded pipingo Replace fire sprinkler riser and spool pieceo Add low - point drain to fire pump test headero Remove and reinstall one pump and associated pipingo Install control valve at tank for system isolationo Add freeze protection to water supply • Tank Distribution ( TAN - 748 & 1749 ): o Replace distribution pipingo Demolish and replace tank heater with all associated instrumentation , controls , piping , valving , conduit , and wiring • TAN - 665 Fire Riser : o Remove existing fire riser and outdoor bello Install new fire riser with gauges , waterflow switch , and main draino Install new backflow preventero Replace OS & Y valves and fittings with new valves and tamperso Install new horn strobeo Demolish and replace tank heater and all associated systems3 . PROCESSThis EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors . Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list . Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) process for award consideration . 4 . SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSInterested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following :• Company name and point of contact • Description of relevant firewater system upgrade capabilities • NAICS codes and business size classification • Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience ( if applicable ) Deadline for submission : 07 / 01 / 2026 Submit to : Chase . Egbert @ inl . govOnly select respondents , as determined by BEA , will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFQ solicitation . 5 . PROPRIETARY INFORMATIONBecause information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party , respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly .

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