Notice of Intent to Extend and Compete the Management and Operating Contract for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a one-year noncompetitive contract extension to Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) for the management and operation of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF). Following this one-year non-competitive contract extension, DOE will conduct a full and open competition for the management and operation of TJNAF. The primary mission of TJNAF is delivering breakthrough science and technology in the area of nuclear physics. TJNAF conducts research in nuclear physics sciences in addition to producing superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerator modules and operating unique facilities and equipment. • Nuclear Physics: TJNAF's primary mission is to deliver breakthrough science and technology in this area. • Accelerator Science and Technology: TJNAF produces superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerator modules and operates unique facilities and equipment. • Large-Scale User Facilities/Advanced Instrumentation: TJNAF serves as a resource to researchers both nationally and internationally.