Los Alamos National Laboratory Management and Operating Contract Competition
NNSA Source Evaluation Board Contracting Officer
National Nuclear Security Administration
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking comments on a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the competitive selection of a management and operating (M&O) contractor for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) weapons laboratory located in Los Alamos, NM. The draft RFP comment period will be open through January 7, 2005.
The draft RFP, to be issued on a full and open basis, seeks offerors with the capability to manage, world-class science, and achieve excellent operations and management performance. Key elements of the proposed contract included in the draft RFP are:
Unique contract clauses intended to redefine the federal-contractor relationship; to transition to industrial standards and best practices; to capitalize on private sector expertise; and to increase contractor accountability and efficiencies.
An award term provision to permit extension of the resulting contract for incremental periods up to 15 years beyond the initial five-year term as an incentive for superior performance.
A requirement to retain LANLs current workforce (excluding key personnel and direct reports to the laboratory director) and provide comparable pay and benefits.
A requirement that the contractor be a constructive partner in northern New Mexico by engaging regional stakeholders in issues and concerns of mutual interest, and recognizing that giving back to the community is a worthwhile business practice.
The draft RFPs key evaluation criteria include the potential contractors capability to successfully manage world-class scientific research and development; the capability to achieve excellence in laboratory operations and business operations; the proposed organization structure; the proposed key personnel, including the proposed laboratory director; and past performance.
