Bid guide
How to bid on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Study for the Department of Energy
What the Department of Energy is buying
The Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a study on the effects of the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on U.S. exporters. They are requesting information from U.S. manufacturers in specific sectors to gather data on emissions and production processes.
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for a contract. The DOE is seeking data, information, and expert commentary to support a Congressionally directed study. Your input will help the government understand the impact of CBAM on U.S. industries.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your response is September 02, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All information must be submitted by this time. This RFI was published on June 22, 2026, and the response period has been extended.
Since this is an RFI, there will be no contract award. The information gathered will be used by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to conduct their study. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for U.S. producers, manufacturers, and trade organizations in the iron and steel, aluminum, cement (including kaolin clay), fertilizers, and hydrogen sectors. It also welcomes input from Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) practitioners, academic and research institutions with expertise in industrial process emissions and greenhouse gas accounting, and software companies specializing in emissions tracking.
If your firm has verifiable, facility-level or product-level data on emissions and production processes for these goods, your input is valuable. The DOE is specifically interested in CO2, N2O, and PFCs emissions data.
How to respond
To access the full RFI document, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
The RFI document provides detailed instructions on the specific information requested, including respondent information, data and evidence for U.S. carbon intensity (from existing reporting programs and beyond), and calculation methodologies. Ensure you follow the submission instructions regarding data appendices.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on providing clear, verifiable, and detailed data. The DOE is looking for specific information on production quantities, processes, electricity and fuel consumption, material feedstock, direct process emissions, and recycled materials used. Organize your data logically and ensure it directly addresses each point in the 'Information Request' section of the RFI.
If you have already prepared CBAM quarterly reports for the EU or submitted data to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), leverage these existing reports. Clearly disaggregate your emissions data to show type and quantity from each source, allowing for the calculation of emissions factors. Providing concrete examples and methodologies for how your organization calculates product carbon intensity will strengthen your response.
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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