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Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project RFP for Innovation in Wind Energy Systems

This opportunity is for organizations interested in advancing distributed wind energy systems through the Department of Energy's Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), managed by the Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC (DOE contractor) - Scope of Procurement: - Innovation in distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs - Focus on increasing energy production, grid support, and reducing costs - Development of advanced manufacturing processes for wind energy systems - Testing for certification to national standards - Commercialization and validation of distributed wind technology - Procurement Details: - Firm fixed-price subcontracts - Price participation and technical assistance included - Competitive award process - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on innovation, certification, and commercialization - Technical assistance provided alongside funding - Focus on distributed wind technology (not utility-scale)

Description

NLR intends to publicly publish for a minimum period of 30 calendar days a request for proposal (RFP) under the CIP to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. Through CIP, NLR awards firm fixed-price subcontracts with price participation and technical assistance via a competitive process to: (1) innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs, (2) develop advanced manufacturing processes, (3) conduct testing for certification to national standards, and (4) commercialize and validate distributed wind technology.

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