66--IRA Funds NER system upgrade for the AutoLab 1500 – Part Code: AL0183

Description: The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate a sole-source purchase order with New England Research for a system upgrade to the AutoLab 1500, part code AL0183. The notice identifies NER as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary knowledge of the AutoLab equipment and software and says the upgrade is needed to preserve calibration accuracy, baseline continuity, and scientific validity with historical research data. It is a notice of intent rather than a request for quotes or proposals, and interested parties must submit written capability information to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch by August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.