Financial Assistance Support

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations within the Department of Energy has issued a forecast for financial assistance support services under a small business set-aside classification, designated as 8AN. This opportunity targets small businesses and is categorized under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services tailored to support clean energy initiatives. The anticipated contract will provide assistance in the form of financial support mechanisms, likely aimed at enhancing program administration, grant coordination, or operational planning for clean energy demonstration projects, with performance expected to occur in the District of Columbia. The primary point of contact for this opportunity consists of three Small Business Program Managers—Kent Hibben, Mark Lochbaum, and Nicola Ohaegbu—all reachable via email through the Department of Energy’s headquarters domain. While no solicitation number or specific contract value has been published, the posting date of August 10, 2026, and the public forecast document linked on the Department of Energy’s site indicate this is a pre-solicitation notice intended to inform small businesses of an upcoming acquisition. Entities interested in preparing for this opportunity should monitor further announcements and leverage the provided contact information for clarification or guidance on eligibility, scope, and submission timelines.