Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project
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- Solicitation number
- PSN-2026031003
- Agency
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Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- Colorado 80007, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jessica Roe asp.responses@nlr.gov (303) 275-3000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy Office of Science intends to solicit firm fixed-price subcontracts under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) to support distributed wind energy innovation, with a minimum 30-calendar-day posting period on SAM.gov anticipated for summer 2026.
The solicitation covers four objectives: optimizing distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs; developing advanced manufacturing processes; conducting testing for certification to national standards; and commercializing and validating distributed wind technology. Awards will include price participation and cost-share requirements. Work is expected to take place in the United States or U.S. territories unless otherwise justified and approved, with an anticipated period of performance start date of Spring 2027.
The competition is full and open to all responsible sources. Offerors must demonstrate U.S. incorporation, provide evidence of strong team skills and capabilities, and submit financial information. Electronic submissions will be accepted prior to a response deadline to be publicized with the solicitation. No set-aside applies.
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences); PSC AJ12 (General Science and Technology R&D Services).
Notice text
NLR intends to publicly publish for a minimum period of 30 calendar days a request for proposal (RFP) under the CIP to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. Through CIP, NLR awards firm fixed-price subcontracts with price participation and technical assistance via a competitive process to: (1) innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs, (2) develop advanced manufacturing processes, (3) conduct testing for certification to national standards, and (4) commercialize and validate distributed wind technology.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PSN-2026031003_ CIP Pre-Solicitation Posting.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Distributed Wind Turbine Competitiveness Improvement Project | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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