FY25 Request for Emerging Technologies: GSA Green Proving Ground
ID: FY25RFI080124Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICEPBS R1 NATIONAL CONTRACTS TEAMBOSTON, MA, 02222, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY CONSERVATION; BASIC RESEARCH (AG21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/238a182b56b3484bb958b6c19612bb3a/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA), in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DOE), seeks information from vendors for its Center for Emerging Building Technologies. This program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase sustainability in federal buildings through the evaluation of emerging technologies.

    The focus is on innovative solutions for energy-efficient commercial buildings and vehicle fleets. Specifically, GSA is interested in technologies related to deep energy retrofits, all-electric operations, healthy and resilient buildings, low-embodied carbon materials, and net-zero energy. Vendors are invited to propose ready-to-deploy innovations that can be practically tested and verified in occupied federal buildings.

    The selected technologies will undergo rigorous third-party evaluation in various climate zones, assessing their real-world performance and potential for broader adoption. This process aims to generate credible performance data to benefit facility owners, operators, and financiers.

    Vendors are required to submit detailed applications showcasing their technologies' commercial and technical readiness, performance validation, and commercialization potential. The application process is comprehensive, requiring responses to specific questions about energy retrofits, building envelopes, ease of use, and expected payback periods.

    This Request for Information (RFI) is a planning tool to shape GSA's future technology initiatives. Responses, due by September 13, 2024, will help identify promising sustainable building technologies for potential inclusion in GSA and DOE programs. It's emphasized that this RFI doesn't constitute a commitment to issue a formal Request for Proposal.

    For more details, vendors can contact Tyrone Dallas at tyrone.dallas@gsa.gov or Collette Scott at collette.scott@gsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tyrone Dallas
    tyrone.dallas@gsa.gov
    Collette Scott
    collette.scott@gsa.gov
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    FY25 GPG RFI .pdf
    The U.S. General Services Administration seeks vendor information for its Green Proving Ground Program. This program aims to test and evaluate emerging sustainable technologies in real-world settings, facilitating the transition to net-zero emissions in federal buildings. The focus is on energy-efficient, decarbonizing solutions for commercial buildings and vehicle fleets. This includes technologies for deep energy retrofits, all-electric operations, healthy and resilient buildings, low-embodied carbon materials, and net-zero energy solutions. Vendors are invited to propose technically and commercially ready innovations that can be evaluated and validated in occupied buildings. The selected technologies will undergo third-party measurement and verification to assess their performance, with the potential for inclusion in federal sustainability initiatives. Responses to this Request for Information, due by September 13, 2024, will help shape the agency's planning and strategy for future technology performance studies.
    FY25 GPG RFI Application Questions.pdf
    The GSA/DOE Green Proving Ground Program seeks innovative, commercially available technologies for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction through a Request for Information (RFI). Technologies should be readily deployable in operational buildings. Respondents are required to submit detailed applications, including company and technology overview, performance validation, and commercialization details, with a focus on energy retrofits and building envelopes. The application process is thorough, demanding precise responses to numerous questions. Submissions are due by September 13, 2024, and should include a comprehensive overview of the technology, its energy savings potential, costs, and certifications. Evaluations will consider the technology's ease of use, building requirements, and expected payback period. Successful technologies might be integrated into various GSA and DOE programs. This RFI prioritizes procurement of cutting-edge solutions to enhance energy efficiency in federal and private buildings.
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