DC Filter at NLR's Flatiron's Campus
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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 National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), under the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of a DC Filter to be installed at NLR's Flatiron's Campus in Arvada, CO. This notice informs potential bidders of an upcoming full and open competitive solicitation for this requirement. The anticipated delivery date for the filter is August 1, 2027.
Scope of Work
NLR intends to procure a 4kA DC Filter for integration within the existing CGI Yard, connecting to a 10MW 5kV DC output. The filter's specifications include:
- Filter Capacity: 4,000A
- Filter Topology: L-cmc-C
- Filter Passives: 6x 2mH inductors, 2 windings common mode choke (2cmc), Mid-Point Grounding
- Ancillary Components: DC Distribution, DC Protection, Sensing and Control, System Layout and Electrical Interfaces
This procurement aims to expand research opportunities in modern power systems and renewable energy integration, focusing on power quality improvement, grid control, advanced algorithms, DC microgrids, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type (Anticipated): Fixed Unit Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Competitive Solicitation)
- Pre-Solicitation Published: February 2, 2026
- Anticipated Delivery Date: August 1, 2027
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; the full solicitation is not yet issued. NLR will publish the competitive solicitation on SAM.gov for a period of 15 calendar days when it becomes available. All responsible sources will be invited to submit proposals once the solicitation is posted. Proposals, questions, or submissions in response to this pre-solicitation notice will not be collected.
Contact: Jessica Roe (ASP.Responses@nlr.gov)