Assist DOE/Office of Policy's efforts in meetings all Federal obligations as regards to Small Refinery Waiver Requests.

The contract effort supports the Department of Energy’s Office of Policy in fulfilling all federal obligations related to Small Refinery Waiver Requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory and administrative requirements under federal law. This work involves providing specialized assistance to review, analyze, and respond to waiver applications submitted by small refineries, coordinating interagency communications, and maintaining accurate records to meet statutory deadlines and reporting obligations. The scope is focused on policy-level support rather than direct operational management of refineries. The work is anticipated to be performed in the District of Columbia and falls under the NAICS code 541611, indicating services related to administrative management and general management consulting activities. The opportunity is classified as a small business set-aside, signaling intent to award to businesses meeting small business size standards. No solicitation number has been issued yet, and the forecast was posted in August 2026, suggesting this is a planning notice for future procurement activity. There are no designated points of contact provided, and interested parties should monitor official DOE acquisition channels for subsequent solicitations.