Bid guide
How to bid on the 2026 Distributed Wind CIP for the Department of Energy
What the Department of Energy is buying
The Department of Energy is seeking proposals for projects in 13 topic areas to improve the competitiveness of distributed wind turbines and related power electronics. The areas cover prototype design, manufacturing, installation and testing, certification, component and system improvements, commercialization, and field validation.
This professional-services opportunity may suit firms working on wind technology development, manufacturing, power electronics, certification, commercialization, or field validation.
Key date and deadline
Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 26, 2026, when Amendment No. 1, responding to questions, was also posted.
Plan to submit before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
The 13 topics include seven wind turbine development areas: prototype design development, prototype manufacture, prototype installation and testing, component innovation, system optimization, small turbine certification and/or listing, and type certification and listing.
Power electronics firms may find a fit in development, pre-testing, or listing. The shared topics are manufacturing process innovation, technology commercialization, and field validation.
How to access the bid
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. Review the Statement of Work, Attachment 1, dated September 14, 2026, and Amendment No. 1.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Choose the topic area that best matches your project and make that fit clear in your proposal. Use the Statement of Work and Amendment No. 1 to check the details and account for any clarifications in your response.
Explain the work you propose, how it addresses the selected topic, and how your team will carry it out. Check the solicitation documents for submission instructions and required materials, and leave time to confirm that your proposal is submitted before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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