US-ASEAN Climate Solutions Hub
ID: SS-2024022366Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFALLIANCE SUSTAINABLE ENRGY-DOECONTRGolden, CO, 80402, USA

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Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

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https://sam.gov/opp/68906994049942c48780c753a98b34d5/view
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    The Department of Energy is seeking qualified subcontractors for the U.S.-ASEAN Climate Solutions Hub (ACSH) initiative, aimed at enhancing climate and clean energy goals in ASEAN countries. The project focuses on supporting the deployment of renewable energy and the decarbonization of the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sectors, facilitating the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. Interested companies are invited to submit their qualifications, experience, and rough cost estimates by December 6, 2024, to be considered for future Requests for Proposals (RFPs), with the project anticipated to last 21 months starting March 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Alex Joseph at alexander.joseph@nrel.gov.

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    Alex Joseph
    alexander.joseph@nrel.gov
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    SS-2024022366_Final_2024.11.08.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice No. SS-2024022366 outlines the U.S.-ASEAN Climate Solutions Hub (ACSH) initiative led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support climate objectives in ASEAN countries. The ACSH aims to assist in renewable energy deployment and the decarbonization of agriculture, forestry, and land use (AFOLU) sectors, facilitating the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. NREL seeks qualified subcontractors for stakeholder consultations, technical expertise in AFOLU-related policy development, greenhouse gas measurement frameworks, and peer training. Interested companies must submit their capabilities by December 6, 2024, to join a source list for potential future RFPs. The project has an anticipated duration of 21 months, starting March 1, 2025, mainly conducted remotely but may require international travel within the ASEAN region. Responses should include the company's qualifications, experience, and a rough cost estimate. This sourcing notice serves as a market research effort and does not guarantee award or funding.
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