95--Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Study RFI
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Study. This RFI seeks data, information, and expert commentary from U.S. industry, academia, and other stakeholders regarding emissions from U.S. manufacturing. The goal is to support a Congressionally directed study on the effects of the European Union's (EU) CBAM on U.S. exporters. Responses are due June 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NETL is gathering data to conduct a study, as requested by H.R. 6938, to determine the average emissions intensity of certain U.S.-produced goods compared to those from other countries, specifically those impacted by the EU CBAM. The study will detail methodology, data sources, and covered products. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to award a contract.
Information Requested
NETL seeks input from:
- Producers, manufacturers, and trade organizations in iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen sectors, focusing on CO2, N2O, and PFCs emissions.
- Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) practitioners, academic/research institutions, software/technology providers specializing in emissions.
- Other interested entities.
Respondents are asked to provide:
- Data and Evidence for U.S. Carbon Intensity: Existing reporting program data (e.g., CBAM, EPA), verifiable facility/product-level data (production, facility address, electricity/fuel consumption, material feedstock, direct process emissions, recycled materials, coproducts).
- Calculation Methodologies: How carbon intensity is calculated and alignment/differences with EU CBAM methodology.
- General CBAM Comments: Preparation efforts, factors differentiating U.S. carbon intensity, barriers to compliance, and how study results can best support U.S. industry.
- Challenges/Limitations: Issues with providing requested data.
- Data for Other Countries: Citations for relevant data sources.
Submission Details
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET.
- Format: Narrative responses (Word or PDF, <=3 pages excluding cover/appendices), data appendices (Excel).
- Submission: Via email to CBAMStudyRFI@netl.doe.gov.
- Subject Line: "CBAM Study: Request for Information".
- Confidential Business Information (CBI): Specific marking instructions are provided for confidential data.
- Contact: David Lahey, David.Lahey@netl.doe.gov, 412-386-9187.