RFI-TECH-SUPPORT-ENERGY-EFFICIENCY-RESEARCH.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – <RFI TECHSUPPORTENERGYEFFICIENCYRESEARCH102025>

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) INSTRUCTIONS

Project Magnitude: TBD Schedule: 01/02/2026 through 12/31/2030 Intent: Information Gathering

Please review all the detail provided to ensure you have a complete understanding of this RFI.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement only. This is not a solicitation of proposals and no subcontract will be awarded from this Request. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Request or any follow-up information requests related to this RFI. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation because there is no bid package or solicitation available. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this Request, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made.

Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential offerors if LBNL chooses to issue a solicitation for the delivery of goods or services regarding the subject matter.

Proprietary Information: Because information received in response to this RFI may be used to structure future programs and may be made available to the public, respondents must NOT include any information in their responses that might be considered business sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential. Responses must be submitted with the understanding that their contents may be publicly disclosed and, in the event of a public disclosure, LBNL will NOT notify respondents or provide any opportunity to revise or redact submitted information

If your company believes it can provide Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (“Berkeley Lab” or “LBNL”) the goods or services described below, we encourage your company to:

· Complete this form electronically as comprehensively as possible ensuring that all details are typed out clearly, and return by 10/24/2025

Submit this form and any attachments via email to the following address:

nshaherzad@lbl.gov and TEH@lbl.gov

The main point of contact for this RFI is:

Nadia Shaherzad and Thomas Hussey Procurement Specialists Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory nshaherzad@lbl.gov and TEH@lbl.gov 510-486-4842 or 510-486-4922

OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

The Energy Efficiency Studies (EES) Department offers a broad range of expertise primarily in technoeconomic analysis to consider the impacts of policies per statutory requirements. EES conducts research and develops a unique and powerful set of core capabilities, including: cost-benefit assessment, including uncertainty and variability analysis, product life-cycle cost analysis, energy modeling and forecasting, economic research, national impacts analysis, and advanced technology and market assessment. EES analyses cover a range of products, including residential appliances, commercial and industrial equipment, and lighting systems.

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected Offeror(s) will be responsible for two primary projects: energy conservation standards analysis and test procedure development. Within each project, the tasks apply to selected space-heating, water-heating, commercial and industrial, or electronics equipment for which Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is funded during the performance period of the subcontract. In addition, the Offeror will provide strategic advice regarding research within EES and assist on additional research tasks as needed. The LBNL Technical Lead will provide guidance on a monthly basis as to the selected equipment and tasks and time allotted for each.

Task 1: Analysis of Energy Efficiency Policies Related to Appliances and Equipment Sub-task 1.1: Lead or Perform Advanced Engineering and Economic Analysis for Specified Equipment Identify and obtain the most recent available data sets. Organize and work with large amounts of data using various types of software (such as simulation tools, spreadsheets, and database programs) to perform novel engineering and economic analyses. Develop new scientific/engineering theories and methods and apply those concepts in the areas of energy use analysis, life-cycle cost analysis, and national impacts analysis, including methodological updates suggested by stakeholders. Interact with industry representatives to gather necessary data for conducting engineering/economic analyses. Design and express data needs for development of models and work with necessary parties to determine direction of analyses, which are expected to change as rulemaking stages progress. Provide input to staff assisting with tools.

Sub-task 1.2: Write or Oversee Writing of Technical and Regulatory Documents for Specified Equipment Describe details of research and technical and economic analyses performed as part of sub-task 1.1; prepare tables and figures for supporting documents.

Sub-task 1.3: Participate in Public Meetings and Negotiations Participate in public meetings and describe analyses performed to a diverse set of stakeholders including industry representatives and environmental advocacy groups. Prepare presentations for the public meeting.

Sub-task 1.4: Author or Contribute to New Reports and Presentations As needed and with approval of the PI, author or contribute to or review conference papers/presentations, LBNL reports, refereed journal articles, and technical memos, summarizing research methods, data sources, results, conclusions, and/or energy and economic implications along with appropriate graphics that clearly illustrate results. As needed and with approval of the PI, prepare written materials and deliver presentations for a broad spectrum of internal and external audiences.

Task 2: Test Procedure Development

Sub-task 2.1: Review and Provide Input on Industry Test Procedures for Specified Equipment

Review existing industry test procedures and those in development. When requested by LBNL Technical Lead, provide comment (or review comments) on draft industry test procedures to support development of a test procedure that is repeatable, reproducible, and reduces burden.

Sub-task 2.2: Conduct or Lead Research to Develop Test Procedures for Specified Equipment

Conduct research or analysis as needed in order to develop novel methods of test or adapt existing industry methods of test, or improve upon previous methods of test.

Sub-task 2.3: Write or Oversee Writing of Regulatory Documents for Specified Equipment

Describe details of test method developed as part of sub-task 2.2, summarize and respond to stakeholder as necessary, and write regulatory text.

Task 3: Program Research Direction Support Develop and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders. Assist with strategic research planning. Assist Department Head and staff with data analysis problems regarding appliances and equipment. Provide expert advice on analytical tools and data collection methodologies.

Task 4: Miscellaneous Research Conduct other tasks as-needed as requested by the LBNL Technical Lead.

Deliverables

Task 1: Analysis of Energy Efficiency Policies Related to Appliances and Equipment Sub Task 1.1 Lead or Perform Advanced Engineering and Economic Analysis for Specified Equipment

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, Life Cycle Cost other relevant models for each assigned equipment, as well as any associated data and supplementary spreadsheets/models.

Sub Task 1.2 Write or Oversee Writing of Technical and Regulatory Documents for Specified Equipment

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, selected technical and/or regulatory documents pertaining to each assigned equipment.

Sub Task 1.3 Participate in Public Meetings and Negotiations

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, deliver public meeting presentations pertaining to assigned equipment.

Sub Task 1.4 Author or Contribute to Reports and Presentations

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, deliver or provide reviews of conference papers, journal articles, LBNL reports, or presentations related to new research regarding assigned equipment or the overarching program analyses and results.

Task 2: Test Procedure Development Sub-task 2.1: Review and Provide Input on Industry Test Procedures

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, comments on industry test procedure drafts.

Sub-Task 2.2: Conduct or Lead Research to Develop Test Procedures for Specified Equipment

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, documentation regarding research or analyses conducted to support test procedure development for each assigned equipment.

Sub-task 2.3: Write or Oversee Writing of Regulatory Documents for Specified Equipment

· Upon request by LBNL Technical Lead, regulatory documents pertaining to each assigned equipment.

Task 3: Program Research Direction Support

· Annual report that describes completed program research direction activities, delivered in September of each year during the performance period.

Task 4: Miscellaneous Research

· Miscellaneous deliverables upon request by LBNL technical lead.

Company Information Form Section 1 – Company Information

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

Yes No

Small Business 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Veteran-Owned Business Service Disabled Veteran-Owned

< 2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years >10 years

Section 4 – Business Activities

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

(INSERT CONTEXT OF THE RFI).

Yes No If yes, describe these methods and tools.

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Section 5 – Technical Ability

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

DRAFT QUESTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR RFP FOR RESPONSE, SOME EXAMPLES ARE BELOW BUT NOT REQUIRED. Create YES/NO questions as needed for the context of the RFI, and allow for suppliers to provide additional pages or other attachments, as needed.

Describe your company’s experience developing regulatory documents and regulatory text.

Any other considerations or items LBNL should be aware of?

List any attachments to the RFI including drawings, budgetary quotes, specifications documents, etc. (please do not attach sales literature or white papers unless requested by LBNL):

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