Procurement
NREL offers numerous procurement opportunities to help commercialize renewable energy technologies and supply the laboratory with essential products and services.
NREL acquires a variety of products and services, all of which helps federally funded research and technologies reach the marketplace. The following types of goods or services are typically procured:
- Laboratory supplies/office supplies
- Scientific equipment and periodicals
- Computers/information technology
- Research and development services
- Technical support
- Construction
- Facilities management.
Required
To receive NREL subcontracts and purchase orders, all vendors/subcontractors must be registered in the Federal System For Award Management (SAM). Registration is free but takes time, so please initiate the process as soon as possible.
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Purchasing and Subcontracting Opportunities
View a complete listing of upcoming competitive opportunities at NREL as well as current solicitations and requests for proposals.
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Standard Terms and Conditions
View and download NREL's standard terms and conditions for subcontracts or purchase orders.
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Register Your Small Business
NREL welcomes small, disadvantaged, HUBzone, veteran-owned, and women-owned business vendors and subcontractors.
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