Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for NREL-ARIES Controller Hardware in The Loop (CHIL)

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is seeking to identify qualified subcontractors capable of providing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution to enable researchers at NREL-ARIES and its industry collaborators to engage in rapid prototyping and technology validation related to advanced metering and smart meter technology. The required AMI solution must have individual smart meters with advanced functionalities to facilitate controlled devices and assets at and behind-the-meter level, with the capability for device level and asset-level control. NREL is initially seeking approximately 16 smart meters for proof of concept testing, with the potential to add up to 200 additional smart meters in a self-contained container with backplane connectivity to support scalability. Interested companies are required to submit a capability statement addressing their expertise, experience with federally funded projects, and ability to integrate with the project team, along with a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. (MST) on 5/15/2024.

This opportunity is not set aside for any particular business size. NREL reserves the right to set aside the resultant award in total or in part for small businesses. No potential incumbents or current contractors are named in the notice. The applicable NAICS code is 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and the DOE has not provided a specific award value or budget range for this procurement.