Maintenance of Accreditation Program for Guidelines Home Energy Professionals Project
ID: RFP-2025-10206Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFALLIANCE SUSTAINABLE ENRGY-DOECONTRGolden, CO, 80402, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9bab03fab4747ada2c365d2fed044e1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy is seeking proposals for the Maintenance of Accreditation Program for the Guidelines Home Energy Professionals Project, managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance workforce training and certification in the home energy retrofit market, particularly supporting low-income households through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This initiative is crucial for developing a skilled workforce in energy efficiency home upgrades, ensuring high-quality training and accreditation services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by March 26, 2025, with technical inquiries due by March 5, 2025. For further information, contact Nancy Levit at Nancy.Levit@nrel.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nancy Levit
    Nancy.Levit@nrel.gov
    Files
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    Attachment 1 to RFP-2025-10206.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for the Maintenance of the Accreditation Program for the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals (GHEP) under the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The main purpose is to enhance workforce training and certification in the home energy retrofit market, ensuring integrative support for low-income households through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The subcontractor's responsibilities include recruiting applicants for accreditation, supporting Weatherization Training Centers (WTCs) during the recertification process, overseeing accreditation operations, and ensuring alignment with Job Task Analyses (JTA). Key tasks involve providing technical assistance for new WTCs and trainers, managing credentialing services, and enhancing access to training resources. Deliverables include monthly technical progress reports, alongside a draft and final technical report summarizing progress and achievements. The subcontractor will also engage in regular reviews and teleconferencing with NREL to promote transparency and continuous improvement of accreditation services. Overall, this initiative aims to ensure robust, high-quality training and develop a skilled workforce in energy efficiency home upgrades.
    Attachment 2 to RFP-2025-10206.pdf
    The subcontract agreement establishes a formal contract between the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC and a designated Subcontractor for services related to the Department of Energy's management of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The contract includes detailed specifications regarding the work to be performed, which is outlined in an attached Statement of Work. The contract's performance period spans up to 60 months, with options for extension. Compensation is based on labor hours and expenses, adhering to fixed hourly rates. Detailed invoicing requires substantiation, and payments are contingent upon deliverables in accordance with federal regulations. The agreement emphasizes the importance of proper expense management, cost limitations, and the necessity of audit rights for NREL. Additionally, the Subcontractor must secure workers’ compensation insurance and adhere to specific reporting requirements for small business subcontracting. Overall, the document serves as a regulatory framework to ensure compliance and efficiency in the subcontractor's execution of tasks related to renewable energy research, thus highlighting the government’s commitment to sustainable energy initiatives and thorough oversight of resource allocation and expenditure.
    Request for Proposal RFP-2025-10206.pdf
    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking proposals for a subcontract related to the "Maintenance of Accreditation Program for Guidelines Home Energy Professionals Project." This Request for Proposals (RFP-2025-10206) emphasizes a Best Value Selection for awarding the subcontract based on technical merit and evaluated price. The solicitation is open from February 26, 2025, to March 26, 2025, with technical inquiries due by March 5, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated on three qualitative merit criteria: Corporate Capability (45%), Experience (45%), and Past Performance (10%). The evaluation process consists of an initial assessment of proposal completeness, followed by a more in-depth review to establish the most advantageous offer based on the Statement of Work and price evaluation. Offerors must prepare proposals that adhere to specific formatting and content requirements, including a title page, a technical proposal, pricing forms, and other essential certifications. Additionally, the document outlines disclosure protocols for proprietary data and compliance with telecommunications restrictions. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 541690, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Payments will be processed electronically upon award notification.
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