Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy And Regulation; Basic Research

PSC Category AG41 covers Energy Research and Development (R&D) Services, Energy Information, Policy and Regulation, and Basic Research. This category encompasses technical and scientific services focused on energy-related research, policy development, and information gathering. The scope includes exploratory studies, white papers, structural monitoring projects, and technical analyses related to emerging energy technologies and infrastructure.

The Federal Contract Awards within this PSC category demonstrate a range of project types with varied federal agency involvement. The awards include a $1.8 million, 40-month definitive contract from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for structural health monitoring of the South Fork Wind Farm, and a $71,400 purchase order from the Shared Services Center for a white paper on semiconductor manufacturing in low-Earth orbit. Both contracts were firm fixed-price and not set aside for small businesses. Contractors have included state government entities like the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council and private firms such as Nexight Group LLC. The contract values range from approximately $70,000 to $1.8 million, with project durations spanning several months to over three years.

No additional Federal Contract Opportunities were provided in the source material for this PSC category. The summary is based solely on the two Federal Contract Awards presented, which suggest ongoing research and development work in energy-related fields, space technology, and infrastructure monitoring.