Synopsis – Notice of Intent to Compete the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Contract

The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to conduct a full and open competition for the management of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The current ORISE contract will expire on September 30, 2027. ORISE is a DOE Office of Science (SC) asset dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research, and health initiatives of the Department and its laboratory system. The ORISE mission is to develop people and solutions to strengthen our nation’s competitive advantage in science. ORISE focuses on scientific initiatives to develop the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals through education and research participation programs; promote and elevate the quality of DOE funded research by facilitating peer and merit reviews; facilitate the Department’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Human Subjects Working Group activities, providing information on long-term health outcomes from current and former workers; ensure readiness and respond to radiation medical emergencies through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REACT/S); and provide independent assessment and verification for environmental cleanup, thus enabling DOE’s protection of workers and the public. It is anticipated that the contract competition will commence imminently. A pre-solicitation notice will be issued subsequent to the competition kickoff, at which time interested parties will be invited to submit Expressions of Interest and respond to a Request for Information. DOE is committed to ensuring a fair, full and open, collaborative, and transparent solicitation process.