Public-Private Partnership & Governance Model Design

Argonne National Laboratory, as a Department of Energy contractor, is seeking a subcontractor to design comprehensive governance frameworks enabling effective public-private collaboration. The work will focus on structuring models such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, industry consortia, and mechanisms to mitigate conflicts of interest, ensuring accountability and transparency in joint innovation efforts. The contract is scoped around strategic consulting services to establish scalable, legally sound, and operationally viable governance protocols that align with federal research and development objectives. The opportunity is open for proposals until August 21, 2026, with performance expected to be delivered from Lemont, Illinois, 60439. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is not subject to any specific set-aside requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses through the SAM.gov portal before the deadline, and the engagement will support the Department of Energy’s broader mission to foster innovation through structured partnerships between government laboratories and private sector entities.