Notice of Intent to Issue a Funding Opportunity from U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Initiative
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) initiative, has issued a Notice of Intent for an upcoming funding opportunity. This solicitation will focus on the High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program, aiming to provide U.S. manufacturers with access to DOE National Laboratory expertise and cutting-edge supercomputing resources. The goal is to foster collaborative projects addressing complex challenges in energy and materials.
Purpose & Scope
The HPC4EI program facilitates collaborations between U.S. industry partners and DOE national laboratories. These partnerships are designed to help companies tackle critical issues in energy and materials, reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and performance, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance U.S. industrial competitiveness in global markets. The upcoming solicitation will target qualified industry partners for short-term, collaborative projects.
Funding & Contributions
Selected projects are anticipated to receive awards of up to $400,000. This funding will support computing cycles and work performed by DOE national laboratories, universities, and non-profit partners. Industry partners are required to provide a participant contribution of at least 20% of the total project funding, which can be in-kind or cash.
Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to entities that manufacture products or conduct operations in the United States for commercial applications. Organizations that support these entities are also eligible. All DOE national laboratories are eligible to participate in these collaborations. There is no specific set-aside designated for this opportunity.
Timeline & Next Steps
This is a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) announcing a future funding opportunity. Detailed topics of interest to the participating offices, along with specific submission requirements and deadlines, will be included in the upcoming solicitation. This Notice of Intent was published on March 10, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Aaron Fisher at fisher47@llnl.gov or 925-422-3950, or the HPC4EI team at hpc4ei@llnl.gov.