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Manufacturing Process Innovation

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Response Deadline11/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Energy → Llc - DOE Contractor Alliance For Energy Innovation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

CO, 80007, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFX-2026-10008.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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2026 Distributed Wind Turbine Competitiveness Improvement Project

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Timeline

PostedSep 30

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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Response Deadline

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Llc - DOE Contractor Alliance For Energy Innovation

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Llc - DOE Contractor Alliance For Energy Innovation

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Develops advanced manufacturing processes to reduce the cost of turbine production for prime contractors on DOE/NREL Distributed Wind Turbine Competitiveness Improvement projects. Researches and implements new fabrication methods to lower LCOE and optimizes production workflows. Requires industrial engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing R&D capabilities. Delivers documented innovative processes and cost-reduction analysis.

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