Bid guide
How to bid on Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center Technology Collaborations for US Power Electronics Industries with the Department of Energy
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking US-based industry partners for short-term, cost-shared projects. The goal is to develop power electronics technologies that support grid modernization and enhance the global competitiveness of the United States. This is an opportunity to collaborate with ORNL's experienced staff and access their unique equipment and capabilities.
ORNL is interested in proposals covering materials and components for grid devices, embedded controllers, subsystem devices and interfaces, resource integration and management systems, and grid modeling and transient analysis. Selected partners will work with ORNL to demonstrate advanced concepts and develop innovative, energy-efficient power electronics for electrified grid integration.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on August 02, 2024. Proposals will be accepted until August 02, 2029, at 12:00 PM ET. This long submission window indicates an ongoing interest in collaborations over several years.
There is no specific deadline for a single project, but rather a continuous call for proposals. This allows companies to submit when they are ready, rather than rushing to meet a fixed date.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for US-based industries that currently manufacture for commercial applications in the residential or commercial grid hardware and power electronics market. It also suits industries that will be able to do so as a direct result of these collaborative efforts.
Firms specializing in power electronics, grid devices, energy storage, control systems, software platforms for grid management, and real-time grid modeling will find this relevant. The projects should align with the facilities, expertise, and capabilities of ORNL's Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center (GRID-C).
How to respond
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly describe the enabling technologies you propose and highlight potential energy savings and novel non-energy impacts. Since a minimum 20% cost share is required, detail how you will meet this. This can be through funds to ORNL or in-kind contributions such as facilities, services, or staff time. Note that US Government funds cannot be used for your cost share.
Focus your proposal on one of the specified technical areas: Materials & Components, Embedded Controllers, Subsystems Devices and Interfaces, Resource Integration & Management Systems, or Grid Modelling and Transient Analysis. Emphasize how your project will contribute to developing innovative integrated and resilient grid resources and support intelligent electrification at grid interfaces. Demonstrate how your work aligns with ORNL's GRID-C capabilities and expertise.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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