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 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 |
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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 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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Construction | Winter 2022 | Construction@nrel.gov |
Janitorial/Custodial Services | Summer 2023 | Construction@nrel.gov |
Banking Agreement | Fall 2023 | ASP.Team@nrel.gov |
Human Resources Insurance Broker | Spring 2024 | 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 Service | Fall 2025 | ASP.Team@nrel.gov |
Office Supplies | Fall 2025 | Maurice.Nelson@nrel.gov |
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