INTRODUCTION
Battelle 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 small businesses certified under NAICS 513210, Software Publishers, in SAM.gov. Interested firms must be capable of providing commercially available software products, software licensing, updates, maintenance, and technical support solutions that meet INL’s operational and cybersecurity requirements.
BACKGROUND
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. INL conducts research and operational activities requiring secure, compliant, and reliable software solutions. BEA is identifying qualified small businesses that can supply software products and related services which may include:
Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software
Software licensing and renewals
Maintenance and update services
Cybersecurity-compliant software solutions
Technical support and product expertise
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected vendor may be responsible for:
Providing software products, renewals, upgrades, and licensing management
Supplying product specifications, technical documentation, and support resources
Ensuring timely delivery, fulfillment, and software deployment capability
Supporting configuration, troubleshooting, and compatibility inquiries
Demonstrating compliance with INL cybersecurity, software acquisition, and federal procurement requirements
Providing proof of software publisher authorization (where applicable)
All interested small businesses must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and current certification for NAICS 513210
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified small businesses able to meet INL software acquisition needs. 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.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interested small businesses should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
Company name and point of contact
Description of software products and solutions currently offered
Relevant experience providing software products, licensing, or technical support services
NAICS codes and business size classification
Active SAM.gov registration status and verification of NAICS 513210 certification
Authorization documentation for major software products (if applicable)
Technical support capabilities and service model
Availability, lead times, and fulfillment capacity
Deadline for submission: August 4, 2026
Submit to:
[email protected]
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Because 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.