OCED Support Services

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations within the Department of Energy is forecasting a procurement for OCED Support Services, targeted to small businesses under the NAICS code 541511, which corresponds to custom computer programming services. The requirement is intended to provide advisory, analytical, and operational support services to advance the agency’s clean energy demonstration initiatives, with performance expected to occur in the District of Columbia. Although no solicitation number has been assigned yet and the exact scope remains to be defined, the contract is positioned as a forecasted opportunity intended to enhance the agency’s capacity to manage complex energy technology demonstrations through specialized technical assistance. The point of contact for this effort includes three Small Business Program Managers—Kent Hibben, Mark Lochbaum, and Nicola Ohaegbu—each available via email at HQ.DOE.GOV domains to assist small business interests with pre-solicitation inquiries, subcontracting opportunities, and participation guidance. The forecast listing, published on August 10, 2026, signals an upcoming procurement aimed at fostering small business engagement and aligning contractor capabilities with the Department of Energy’s mission to accelerate clean energy innovation. While no formal release timeline or budget figures are provided, stakeholders are encouraged to monitor future updates through the agency’s procurement forecast webpage for official solicitation details.