Purchasing and Subcontracting Opportunities
NREL's procurement policy is based on effective and meaningful competition. View all purchasing and subcontracting opportunities below, and email the assigned contact for more information.
Types of Postings
Below are different types of procurement opportunities—presolicitation notices (PSN); requests for information (RFI); requests for proposals (RFP); requests for quotes (RFQ); and Sources Sought Notices (SSN).
SSN for contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, where NREL may also publish the associated request for proposal and use responses to invite vendors to propose to subsequent requests for proposal. Email the programs and compliance team with questions related to this process.
| Type of Posting | Title of Procurement | North American Industry Classification System Code for Procurement |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ | 2024 Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development | 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| PSN | AC/DC or DC/DC Solution for Energy Storage System Emulation Capability | 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
| SSN | Advanced Metering Infrastructure for NREL-ARIES Controller Hardware in The Loop | 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals |
| RFP | DOE Clean Energy to Communities – In-Depth Technical Partnerships | 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| RFP | Heliostat Technology Advancement | 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| RFP | NREL: Electrical Equipment and Substation Preventive Maintenance | 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors |
| SSN | NREL Space Assessment | 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services |
Upcoming Opportunities
| Recurring Products and Services (All Opportunities Pending Funding) | Solicitation Time Frame | Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Spring, summer, fall 2024 | Construction@nrel.gov |
| Banking Agreement | Fall 2023 | ASP.Team@nrel.gov |
| Human Resources Insurance Broker | May 2028 | ASP.Team@nrel.gov |
| Architectural and Engineering Services | Spring/Summer 2024 | Construction@nrel.gov |
| Refuse Collection and Recycling (Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, and Aluminum) | Spring 2025 | Construction@nrel.gov |
| Moving and Storage | Fall 2025 | Construction@nrel.gov |
| NREL Shuttle Services | Spring 2027 | ASP.Team@nrel.gov |
| Office Supplies | Fall 2025 | Maurice.Nelson@nrel.gov |
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