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Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2 — No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses

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Submission Closed07/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Imperial Irrigation District

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W7M1 Uspfo Activity Dc Arng

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Yuba River Development Project and the Narrows Hydroelectric Project FERC Relicensings

Solicitation # 2025FG-00026

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Yuba County Water Agency

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Camp Far West Hydroelectric Relicensing Project

Solicitation # CFW-amend_2021100570_NOD_signed

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South Sutter Water District

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AI Contract Overview

Idaho National Laboratory, under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower Testing Network program, is offering no-cost technical assistance vouchers to qualifying small businesses to support hydropower innovation and development. Three distinct technical capabilities are available for selection: HyTN-49, which provides integrated planning, geotechnical analysis, valuation, and optimization for hydropower systems including non-powered dams and irrigation canals; HyTN-50, covering interconnection studies, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and governor performance assessment; and HyTN-73, which delivers hydro power assessments through the HydroSHIELD capability. Each voucher enables collaborative project development between the recipient and INL, with the scope of work tailored to align with the general objectives of the chosen capability. Participation requires registration through the program’s application portal, where applicants must submit a brief project description, state their company’s purpose, and prioritize their top three capability selections. The registration deadline is July 23rd, and all eligible small businesses are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure access to these no-cost laboratory services. The program is administered by Battelle Energy Alliance on behalf of the Department of Energy and supports small businesses with operations tied to hydropower technology advancement.

General Info

Small businesses can access no-cost hydropower technical assistance via INL vouchers before July 23.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CntrView Agency

NAICS

221111 - Hydroelectric Power GenerationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Idaho Falls, ID, 83401, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 23

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07/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Battelle Energy Alliance–doe Cntr

Contacts1 person available

OfficeIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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Department Of Energy → Battelle Energy Alliance–doe Cntr

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Office AddressIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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Javier Martinez

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Full Description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) voucher program. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a U.S. Department of Energy voucher initiative.

Three capabilities are available in this round:

HyTN-49 — Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization
Services covering hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals.

HyTN-50 — Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance Assessment
Services covering hydropower interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor performance evaluation.

HyTN-73 — HydroSHIELD Hydropower Assessment
Hydropower assessment services under the HydroSHIELD capability.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Interested small businesses should identify the capability that best aligns with their project needs, then register through the program's application portal. Applicants will provide a brief description of their project and company purpose, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority.

The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and is developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient. Projects that align with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Full capability descriptions and registration are available through the links provided with this notice.