Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

    Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2 — No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses

    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    Sol. BD-011Special NoticeIdaho Falls, ID
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 23, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    221111
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AG12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Energy is offering no-cost technical assistance vouchers for small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network. Selected businesses can receive laboratory services for hydropower development and testing. Interested parties must register by July 23rd and select their preferred capabilities for support.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    BD-011
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    July 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 23, 2026
    NAICS Code
    221111AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AG12
    Contract Code
    8900
    Primary Contact
    Javier Martinez
    State
    ID
    ZIP Code
    83415
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) voucher program. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a U.S. Department of Energy voucher initiative. Three capabilities are available in this round: HyTN-49 — Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization Services covering hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals. HyTN-50 — Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance Assessment Services covering hydropower interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor performance evaluation. HyTN-73 — HydroSHIELD Hydropower Assessment Hydropower assessment services under the HydroSHIELD capability. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Interested small businesses should identify the capability that best aligns with their project needs, then register through the program's application portal. Applicants will provide a brief description of their project and company purpose, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority. The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and is developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient. Projects that align with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full capability descriptions and registration are available through the links provided with this notice.

    Key dates

    1. July 20, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 23, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2 — No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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