SAM #BD-011

No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses — Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2

This opportunity provides no-cost technical assistance vouchers to small businesses for hydropower projects through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). - Offered by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC – Idaho National Laboratory (INL) under the U.S. Department of Energy - Funded by DOE to support hydropower development, testing, and analysis - Three service capabilities available: - HyTN-49: Integrated planning, geotechnical analysis, valuation, and optimization for hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals - HyTN-50: Hydropower interconnection analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and governor performance assessment - HyTN-73: HydroSHIELD hydropower assessment - Applicants must select the relevant service, register via the application portal, and provide a project description and company purpose - Scope of work is collaboratively developed between INL and recipients - All services are provided directly by INL; no commercial OEMs or external vendors are involved - No specific product purchases or equipment procurement; this is a technical assistance program

Description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) voucher program. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a U.S. Department of Energy voucher initiative.

Three capabilities are available in this round:

HyTN-49 — Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization Services covering hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals.

HyTN-50 — Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance Assessment Services covering hydropower interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor performance evaluation.

HyTN-73 — HydroSHIELD Hydropower Assessment Hydropower assessment services under the HydroSHIELD capability.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Interested small businesses should identify the capability that best aligns with their project needs, then register through the program's application portal. Applicants will provide a brief description of their project and company purpose, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority.

The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and is developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient. Projects that align with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full capability descriptions and registration are available through the links provided with this notice. Additional Links:HyTN-49: Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization for Hydropower, Hydro-Hybrids, Non-Powered Dams, and Irrigation CanalsHyTN-50: Hydropower Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance AssessmentHyTN-73: HydroSHIELD Hydropower AssessmentRegistration

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