Control System Integration & Automation

The contract involves the integration of programmable logic controller based control systems designed for high-temperature research environments, with a focus on precision temperature regulation, real-time data acquisition, and robust safety interlocks to ensure operational integrity under extreme conditions. The scope includes the development and implementation of a human machine interface and a full SCADA system to enable centralized monitoring, control, and logging of process parameters, ensuring seamless communication between field devices and operational personnel. The system must be engineered for reliability, redundancy, and resistance to thermal and electromagnetic interference typical in advanced research facilities. This is a subcontract under the National Energy Technology Lab, part of the Department of Energy, with a NAICS code of 334511 indicating industrial process control systems manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and performance location details are not specified, implying the work may be carried out at multiple sites or the primary facility of the selected subcontractor. The project requires expertise in industrial automation tailored to demanding high-temperature applications, with an emphasis on safety compliance, system scalability, and long-term maintainability in a research setting where precision and uptime are critical.