Federal Register #2026-18370

DOE RFI on Securing Bulk-Power System & Annual License for Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project

The Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response is seeking industry and stakeholder input to inform actions under Executive Order 14421, which addresses risks to the U.S. bulk-power system from foreign-produced electric equipment. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response - Scope of Request: - Solicitation of information on securing bulk-power system equipment and services - Focus on risks from foreign entities and supply chain vulnerabilities - Input requested on equipment scope, mitigation strategies, licensing, domestic manufacturing, and federal procurement impacts - Emphasis on supply chain risk management, vendor governance, software and firmware security, and remote-access practices - Notable Requirements: - Addresses equipment and services designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by foreign-controlled entities - Seeks practices for authentication of components, bills of materials, and secure replacement capacity - Includes potential impacts on economic, reliability, safety, and small entities - No specific OEMs or vendors named; applies broadly to bulk-power system equipment and associated services - Also includes annual license authorization for Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC to operate the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project - Period of performance for the hydroelectric project is one year, with automatic renewal unless otherwise ordered - DOE RFI responses requested within a specified timeframe, with a public webinar scheduled

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting information from industry and stakeholders to support the implementation of an executive order aimed at securing the U.S. bulk power system. The request covers a broad range of topics including equipment scope, risks, supply chain practices, mitigation strategies, domestic manufacturing, and procurement impacts. DOE seeks input on risks associated with foreign entities, supply chain security, existing equipment mitigation, licensing, and economic and reliability impacts. A public webinar will be held to assist in responding to this request for information.

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