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 | 1L Titanium Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor With Solid, Liquid, and Gas Feeds | 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
| RFQ | 2024 Distributed Wind Turbine Competitiveness Improvement Project | 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| 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) |
| SSN | Contract-Writing System | 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services |
| PSN | DOE Clean Energy to Communities – In-Depth Technical Partnerships | 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| RFP | DOE Clean Energy to Communities – In-Depth Technical Partnerships | 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| SSN | Employee Recognition Program | 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising |
| RFQ | High Voltage Probe Station | 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
| RFP | Heliostat Technology Advancement | 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| PSN | Integrated Biorefinery Facility North High Bay Revitalization Custom Equipment | 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables |
| RFQ | Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformer | 335311 – Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing |
| RFQ | Multi-MW Electrolyzer Power Supply Unit | 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction |
| RFP | NREL: Electrical Equipment and Substation Preventive Maintenance | 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors |
| RFP | NREL: Flatirons Campus 2MW Research PV Array | 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction |
| SSN | NREL ESIF – BTO Chambers – OCL Build-Out | 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| RFP | NREL Minor Construction Roofing Repairs | 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| SSN | NREL Space Assessment | 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services |
| RFQ | Perovskite Photovoltaic Module Laser Scriber | 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing |
| SSN | SHERPA Training and Development | 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training |
| RFQ | Stabilized Pyrolysis Oil | 325199 – All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing |
| RFI | Travel Management Partner | 561510 – Travel Agencies |
| SSN | Vendor Portal | 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services |
| SSN | West Maui Clean Energy Transition Support | 541690 – All Other Scientific and Technical Consulting 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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