Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2 — No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
BD-011
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation
PSC
AG12 Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Applied Research
Place of performance
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network voucher program, with registration closing July 23, 2026. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a Department of Energy voucher initiative.

Three capabilities are available: HyTN-49 provides integrated planning, geotechnical analysis, valuation, and optimization services for hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals. HyTN-50 offers interconnection analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and governor performance assessment services. HyTN-73 provides HydroSHIELD hydropower assessment services. The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient; projects aligning with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support.

Interested small businesses should identify the capability matching their project needs and register through the program's application portal. Applicants provide a brief project description, company purpose statement, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority. Full capability descriptions and registration access are available through the program portal.

Notice text

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) voucher program. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a U.S. Department of Energy voucher initiative.

Three capabilities are available in this round:

HyTN-49 — Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization
Services covering hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals.

HyTN-50 — Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance Assessment
Services covering hydropower interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor performance evaluation.

HyTN-73 — HydroSHIELD Hydropower Assessment
Hydropower assessment services under the HydroSHIELD capability.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Interested small businesses should identify the capability that best aligns with their project needs, then register through the program's application portal. Applicants will provide a brief description of their project and company purpose, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority.

The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and is developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient. Projects that align with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Full capability descriptions and registration are available through the links provided with this notice.

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