EnergyPlus Development Assistance

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) intends to award a subcontract for development assistance to support the Department of Energy's EnergyPlus whole building analysis program. EnergyPlus is a widely used software tool that enables design professionals and consultants to evaluate various building design options aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, improving economic performance, and increasing occupant comfort in commercial buildings. The selected subcontractor will provide key services including project management, maintenance, core code development, testing, validation, as well as user support and training. The anticipated subcontract will have a base period of one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year options, allowing for a total performance duration of up to five years. The estimated maximum value of the contract is approximately $7.5 million. The solicitation, identified as RXL-1-11909, was posted in January 2011 and detailed proposal information including scope, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines will be available on the NREL website. The contract work is to be performed in Golden, Colorado, and the primary point of contact for the opportunity is Loretta A. Schmidt, Senior Subcontract Administrator at NREL.