MMW Chiller for Balance of Plant
ID: 2026027456Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (3695)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/055fcde6e14f4c1c9dfd6490736b3b1b/view
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    The Department of Energy is seeking qualified vendors to provide an outdoor air-cooled MMW Chiller system for its Multi-Megawatt electrolyzer project, with a minimum cooling capacity of 30 tons required by March 2026. This chiller will play a crucial role in drying hydrogen produced by a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer by cooling glycol to condense water from the hydrogen stream, ensuring the hydrogen is suitable for use in fuel cells and other applications. The procurement includes specific technical requirements such as a flow rate of 90-120 gpm, operation in extreme conditions, and compatibility with a 50/50 propylene glycol and water mixture. Interested parties should contact Kirby Hoffman at Kirby.Hoffman@nrel.gov for further details regarding the Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 2026027456.

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    Kirby Hoffman
    Kirby.Hoffman@nrel.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Technical Specifications - 2026027456.pdf
    NREL seeks an outdoor air-cooled MMW Chiller system with a minimum 30-ton cooling capacity for its Multi-Megawatt electrolyzer project by March 2026. This chiller will dry hydrogen produced by a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer by cooling glycol to condense water from the hydrogen stream. The system must accommodate variable cooling demands, preferably using R410A refrigerant. Process-side specifications include a 50/50 propylene glycol and water mixture, a flow rate of 90-120 gpm, and an expected fluid temperature of 35-37°F, with supply pressure between 60-100 psi. The chiller must be outdoor-rated (NEMA 3R minimum), operate between 0-95°F and up to 6,000 feet elevation, and survive extreme conditions. It requires 480 VAC 3-phase power, remote on/off control, and OSHA-approved NRTL listing for electrical components. NREL provides process piping and heat exchangers. Two configuration options are presented: two independent chillers or a single chiller with two independent refrigeration loops.
    Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 2026027456.pdf
    NREL's Request for Quotes (RFQ) Number 2026027456,
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