National Laboratory Call for Proposals

The US Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, supporting the Office of Energy Assurance, is soliciting proposals exclusively from DOE National Laboratories for technology demonstration and commercialization projects aimed at enhancing the nation's energy infrastructure security. Proposals must include partnerships with industry stakeholders such as utilities, industry groups, or potential operators to ensure practical application and implementation. The initial available funding for these efforts is approximately $1.5 million from the fiscal year 2003 budget, with further funding contingent on future appropriations and satisfactory progress toward project goals. Submissions in the form of Field Work Proposals are due by July 30, 2003, with award decisions expected by September 30, 2003. Interested parties are advised not to contact the Contracting Officer but to direct inquiries to the designated contact, Donald Geiling. Detailed program information and the announcement are accessible through NETL’s official business website, providing guidance for laboratories to prepare proposals aligned with the DOE's aims of strengthening energy infrastructure resilience through innovative partnerships and technological advancements.