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Technology Demonstration and Pilot Testing Coordination

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The contract seeks a subcontractor to plan and execute real-world validation of energy-water technologies at federal or utility partner sites, focusing on practical performance assessment under operational conditions. The work entails coordinating field demonstrations, collecting data on efficiency, reliability, and resource savings, and delivering comprehensive performance reports that validate technological claims in authentic environments. Success requires close collaboration with partner organizations, adherence to technical specifications, and timely documentation of outcomes to support broader adoption and funding decisions. The opportunity is posted by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support under NAICS code 541380, which classifies it as other scientific and technical consulting services. It is structured as a subcontract with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and no set-aside designation. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, indicating that project locations will be determined based on available partner sites and technological requirements. Proposals must demonstrate experience in managing pilot-scale technology validation, understanding of energy-water nexus challenges, and ability to meet rigorous reporting standards for federal stakeholders.

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Subcontractor to validate energy-water tech at federal sites, collect performance data, and deliver reports by August 6, 2026.

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National Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative SupportView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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Plan and execute real-world validation of energy-water technologies at federal or utility partner sites with performance reporting.

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