The Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 222-S Laboratory procurement for review by industry. The purpose of the Draft RFP is to solicit questions and comments from interested parties which will assist DOE in developing the Final RFP for this procurement. In particular, DOE is seeking feedback from interested parties to questions posed in the cover letter posted with the Draft RFP on June 25, 2026. DOE intends to conduct a pre-solicitation conference, site tour, and one-on-one information exchange sessions with interested parties in support of the upcoming procurement. DOE has scheduled these activities to be held July 14-16, 2026. DOE IS NOT REQUESTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME, AND INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT RFP. DOE WILL NOT EVALUATE ANY PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT RFP. DOE hereby invites all interested parties to thoroughly examine the Draft RFP and the accompanying procurement website (https://www.emcbc.doe.gov/SEB/Hanford222S) in their entirety and to submit questions or comments in writing to the following email address: 222S.laboratory@emcbc.doe.gov. Interested parties have until July 31, 2026 to submit written questions and comments regarding the Draft RFP.