Energy R&D Services; Energy Conservation; Basic Research

PSC Category AG21 encompasses Energy Research and Development (R&D) Services, with a focus on energy conservation and basic research. The category covers a wide range of technical and scientific services related to emerging energy technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. Services include peer review, technology evaluation, scientific assessments, and specialized research in areas such as renewable energy, Arctic sea ice dynamics, offshore energy systems, and building technology innovations.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a concentration of work from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and other Department of Interior agencies, with contract values typically ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000. Frequent awardees include WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc., Versar, Inc., Coastal Frontiers Corporation, and various research institutions like the University of Houston. Most awards are firm fixed-price contracts using Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract vehicles, with performance periods ranging from six months to three years. The awards predominantly involve peer review services, scientific research, and technical assessments related to energy infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and emerging technologies.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities include a Special Notice from BSEE for Arctic sea ice research and a Request for Information (RFI) from the General Services Administration and Department of Energy seeking emerging sustainable building technologies. The GSA/DOE opportunity specifically aims to identify technologies that enable energy efficiency, decarbonization, grid resilience, and occupant health improvements in commercial buildings. The RFI is part of the Green Proving Ground program, with $30 million allocated from the Inflation Reduction Act to test and validate next-generation building and fleet electrification technologies across multiple climate zones.