# Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/psn2026031003

- Solicitation number: PSN-2026031003
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC - DOE Contractor (899060)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance: Colorado
- First posted: July 6, 2026
- Last posted: September 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0921c4e435f448d58c3dd9db08d6a6d3/view

## Description

NLR intends to publicly publish for a minimum period of 30 calendar days a request for proposal (RFP) under the CIP to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. Through CIP, NLR awards firm fixed-price subcontracts with price participation and technical assistance via a competitive process to: (1) innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs, (2) develop advanced manufacturing processes, (3) conduct testing for certification to national standards, and (4) commercialize and validate distributed wind technology.

## Attachments

- [PSN-2026031003_ CIP Pre-Solicitation Posting.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/3c9bffdb50bd4131ae8e02ca0685562a/download)

## Publications

- July 6, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 4c7006e313044ff08d03719b67007d7b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4c7006e313044ff08d03719b67007d7b/view
- August 12, 2026: Presolicitation, due October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 7c36cc2567d64ce2bec4e3711a83ef1a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c36cc2567d64ce2bec4e3711a83ef1a/view
- September 15, 2026: Presolicitation, due October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 0921c4e435f448d58c3dd9db08d6a6d3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0921c4e435f448d58c3dd9db08d6a6d3/view

## Points of contact

- Jessica Roe, ASP.Responses@nlr.gov

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