The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) seeks external expertise to design, build, and commission specialized process equipment for its Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility (IBRF) North High Bay. This revitalization project aims to enhance biomass conversion and waste carbon utilization technologies. The objective is to create flexible, plug-and-play equipment with a production capacity of approximately one barrel per day, prioritizing value engineering, operational flexibility, and process safety. The subcontractor's scope includes engineering, detailed design, sourcing, fabrication, factory acceptance testing, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Key deliverables encompass design documentation, procurement confirmations, factory acceptance test results, and final equipment commissioning by March 30, 2027. All developed software code must be original and free of open-source components, and all reports must be submitted electronically in specified formats. The project aims to begin on-site commissioning by late 2026.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking bids for a Process Design Basis for the FEL II IBRF Pilot Plant Revamp, specifically for the Hydroprocessing Unit. This unit is designed to process approximately 1 barrel/day of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) feeds using a hydrotreater, with an alternative design consideration for a hydrocracker. The process involves hydrogen compression, preheating, and two series reactors operating at high pressure and temperature with hydrogen and liquid recycle streams. Key deliverables include detailed engineering for relief valves, instrumentation, vessel, heat exchanger, pump, compressor, and blower specification sheets, P&IDs, heat and material balance, and equipment/instrumentation lists. The bid also requires the purchase of four identical reactor vessels, and all electrical components must be NRTL certified or field verified.

The NREL Procurement and Subcontract Vendors document details the Process Design Basis for the FEL II – IBRF Pilot Plant Revamp – Distillation Column, dated September 2, 2025. The project involves revamping a distillation column to process 1.0 BBL/DAY of oxygen-free C18 Alkanes from a hydrotreater, with a maximum production of 1 BPD. Key design considerations include a reboiler for vaporization, a partial condenser for light-end hydrocarbons, and an overhead receiver to separate vapor, light organic, and water phases. The column's internals are designed for frequent removal and changes, with specific packing and HETP requirements. The operating pressure is 20 psig, with a maximum allowable pressure of 150 psig for the tower, condenser, and receiver, and a bottoms temperature reaching 685 deg F. Control will be via a PLC with an HMI, preferably Allen Bradley. The bid must include costs for detailed engineering, such as relief valve sizing, instrumentation, vessel and heat exchanger specifications, P&IDs, and process hazard analysis. Material balance tables for feeds, products, and utility usage are provided, with NREL supplying all utilities. The document also includes an instrumentation list with detailed specifications for various sensors, control valves, and flow meters, emphasizing NRTL certification for electrical components.

This subcontract outlines the terms between the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (NREL) and a Subcontractor for work related to the Prime Contract with the Department of Energy. Key areas include the scope of work detailed in Appendix A, the period of performance, and a fixed-price payment schedule tied to specific deliverables. The document emphasizes limitations on funding and Subcontractor obligations, with NREL not obligated for costs beyond allotted funds unless additional written notification is provided. It also details applicable documentation, an order of precedence for resolving inconsistencies, and the Government’s rights to proposal data. Administrative responsibilities, key personnel requirements, export control compliance, and invoicing procedures are clearly defined. A significant portion addresses “Rights in Data – Facilities,” outlining the government’s and subcontractor’s rights concerning technical data and computer software, including handling of limited rights data and restricted computer software, and copyright provisions. Additional clauses cover workers’ compensation insurance, a lower-tier subcontracting plan, compliance with DOE orders regarding foreign government-sponsored activities, and scientific integrity requirements, particularly concerning public and media communications.

The document, RFP# SUB-2025-10354, outlines a proposed payment occurrence table for a government contract. It details various deliverables, each assigned a price of $0.00, indicating that this section might be a placeholder for future cost breakdowns or that these specific items are not directly billable under this particular table. Key deliverables include Front End Loading (FEL) III Review & Documentation, Detailed PHA Report, Long Lead and Short Lead Equipment Ordering, Factory Acceptance Test, Documentation for Equipment, Delivery of Equipment, and Commissioning of Equipment. The RFP also emphasizes the requirement for confirmation documentation to be provided to NREL for equipment orders. The overall total price listed is $0.00, suggesting that this table is more focused on tracking the completion of stages and equipment procurement rather than immediate financial transactions within this specific section.

This document, RFP# SUB-2025-10354, outlines deliverables and payment structures for two units: a Hydroprocessor and a Distillation Column. Key deliverables include Front End Loading (FEL) III Review & Documentation, Detailed PHA Report, Factory Acceptance Test, Documentation for Equipment, Delivery of Equipment, and Commissioning of Equipment. All listed deliverables currently show a price of $0.00. The document also details proposed payment occurrences, specifically for long lead and short lead equipment orders, requiring confirmation documentation to NREL for both the Hydroprocessor and Distillation Column. A discount for providing both units is also mentioned, currently showing $0.00. The total price for both units is listed as $0.00.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued RFP SUB-2025-10354 for "Integrated Biorefinery Facility North High Bay Revitalization Custom Equipment," seeking proposals for either a Hydroprocessor or a Distillation Column, or both. The subcontract will be a Firm Fixed Price, Best Value Selection, with an estimated funding range of $750,000.00 to $3,500,000.00 and a performance period through March 30, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualitative merit (Technical Approach 45%, Experience 40%, Capability 15%) and price, with qualitative merit being substantially more important. NREL reserves the right to negotiate with offerors and award one or two subcontracts. The deadline for technical questions is November 14, 2025, and proposals are due by 5:00 PM Mountain Time on December 17, 2025. This solicitation includes specific requirements for proposal formatting, intellectual property, compliance with federal regulations, and provisions for small business subcontracting plans.

Amendment No. 01 to RFP SUB-2025-10354 addresses questions regarding the "Integrated Biorefinery Facility North High Bay Revitalization Custom Equipment" project. Key clarifications include a heat trace temperature of 140-150 deg F and specific flow rates for compressor stages. Interview meetings are preferred in Colorado but virtual options are available, while design and engineering meetings will be virtual. Commissioning support can also be virtual. Travel expenses must be included in the base price, as NREL intends to award fixed-price agreements. Offerors must submit separate technical and price proposals for the hydroprocessor and distillation units, with an option to detail discounts for proposing on both. A revised payment schedule (Attachment 5) is provided for individual unit breakouts.

Amendment No. 02 to RFP No. SUB-2025-10354 for the "Integrated Biorefinery Facility North High Bay Revitalization Custom Equipment" project addresses vendor questions and extends the proposal due date. Key clarifications include the requirement for a fully fabricated skid system with piping, specific dimensions for garage doors (11’x11’), and confirmation that the scope does not include modifying the existing SCADA system. Instead, the delivered product must be mechanically and electrically complete, with controls and instrumentation enclosed in a dedicated panel accessible via Ethernet, preferably using open communication protocols. All ASME BPVC-required equipment must be formally certified. The amendment details hydrogen compressor specifications, clarifies instrument datasheets, identifies various P&ID equipment, and confirms the inclusion of two operational reactors in series plus two spare reactors. It also defines fluid coding, states that interconnections will be decided during detailed engineering, and provides parameters for compressed air, hydrogen, and cooling water supplies. Instrumentation does not require electrical classification, and the MicroGC connection is within scope, but not the MicroGC itself.