SAM #RFP-2026-10201

DOE/NLR Procurement: Medium-Voltage DC Filter System for Flatirons Campus

The Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking a contractor to design, build, test, deliver, and commission a Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MV-DC) Filter system for its Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) - Managed by Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC (DOE Contractor) - Contracting office in Golden, Colorado - Products/Services Requested: - Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MV-DC) Filter System - 0-4,000 Amp / 0-5kV (up to 18MW) capacity - Integration with ABB ACS6000 converter unit - Includes: 6x 2mH inductors, 2-winding common mode choke, midpoint grounding (R8, R9, C8, C9), DC distribution and protection (breaker/fuse), sensing and control instrumentation, thermal management, and NEMA-4R or better outdoor-rated enclosure - Remote monitoring capability required - Services: - System design, build/assembly, factory testing, delivery, on-site commissioning, and documentation (including digital models, power curves, debugging, warranty, and O&M manuals) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must integrate with existing ABB ACS6000 converter - U.S.-based support center required - Compliance with Buy American statutes - Best value selection based on technical merit and price - Acceptable safety record mandatory - Period of Performance: - 14 to 20 months from award, with key milestones for design, factory acceptance, delivery, and commissioning - Place of Performance: - NLR Flatirons Campus, 19001 W 119th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007 - Additional NLR facilities in Golden, CO - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated, but ABB is referenced for integration.

Description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is currently seeking proposals to add a Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MV-DC) Filter at NLR's Flatirons Campus. This setup will open a wide range of research opportunities, especially in the context of modern power systems and renewable energy integration. Key research areas will include power quality improvement, grid-forming and grid-following control, advanced control algorithms, DC microgrid research, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations. Please see RFP number RFP-2026-10201 and its eight (8) attachments for more information.

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