# Topology Optimization Solutions Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/inl25009 - Solicitation number: INL-25-009 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was May 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM EDT - Department: Department of Energy - Contracting office: Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CNTR (899050) - NAICS: 221122 Electric Power Distribution - Place of performance: Idaho Falls, Idaho - County: Bonneville County (FIPS 16019). https://abierto.us/counties/bonneville-county-id-16019 - City: Idaho Falls. https://abierto.us/cities/idaho-falls-id-1639700 - First posted: April 22, 2025 - Last posted: April 22, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f106f5a1e6274f2bb43d170da9b149dd/view ## Description 1. INTRODUCTION Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from industry providers to provide information regarding solutions aimed at advancing topology optimization for upgrading grid infrastructure including but not limited to methodology, applications and benefits. 2. BACKGROUND Topology optimization is a method used to determine the most effective configuration of the grid's components, such as transmission lines, substations, and other infrastructure. The goal is to enhance the grid's performance by maximizing capacity, improving reliability and resilience, and minimizing operational costs. This technique helps identify the optimal arrangement of the grid's elements to ensure efficient power distribution and to better handle varying conditions and demands. INL aims to demonstrate the capability of topology optimization in increasing capacity, upgrading grid infrastructure and increasing situational awareness among transmission operators. INL would also aim to demonstrate that topology optimization technology is ready for integration into daily decision-making processes. 3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Interested entities are requested to provide expressions of interest (via email) by close-of business on 05/01/2025. Responses must include sufficient written information confirming the responder’s qualifications that addresses each of the criteria listed under section 1 above. Note that responses must be no more than 2 pages in length in PDF format. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Jake Gentle, Program Manager, via email at jake.gentle@inl.gov with the subject line “Response to Topology Optimization Solutions.” Technical questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than 3 days prior to final submission. Only potentially qualified offerors, as determined by BEA, will be contacted for further discussions or the release of a request for proposal for the project. 4. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Because information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party, respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly. ## Publications - April 22, 2025: Sources sought, due May 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM EDT. Notice f106f5a1e6274f2bb43d170da9b149dd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f106f5a1e6274f2bb43d170da9b149dd/view ## Points of contact - Jake Gentle, jake.gentle@inl.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/inl25009.