Establish a stand-alone contract for economic modeling support services.

The contract is forecasted to provide economic modeling support services under the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain within the Department of Energy, targeting small businesses as the primary eligible respondents. The North American Industry Classification System code 541690 indicates the work falls under other scientific and technical consulting services, emphasizing specialized economic analysis to inform energy and manufacturing supply chain decisions. The performance location is designated as the District of Columbia, and the contract is structured as a standalone procurement to ensure focused delivery of modeling expertise without integration into broader projects. Point of contact for inquiries includes three Small Business Program Managers—Kent Hibben, Mark Lochbaum, and Nicola Ohaegbu—each available via their official Department of Energy email addresses to assist potential offerors with procurement-related questions. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, and while no solicitation number or specific award date is listed, interested parties should monitor official channels for the formal request for proposals. The set-aside designation underscores a commitment to fostering participation from small businesses in supporting critical energy sector analysis.