Description
The U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA‑E is seeking a contractor to operate and support a technology showcase facility for the COOLERCHIPS program. The contractor must provide host‑site operations, utilities, infrastructure, engineering assistance, and logistical support throughout the program’s performance period. Submissions must include a technical approach (max 20 pages), past performance (max 5 pages), and a completed pricing worksheet. Evaluation will be a trade‑off analysis with technical capability weighted most heavily, followed by past performance, then price. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; the government may inspect the site before selection. Quotes are due by 2 p.m. on September 15, 2026 via email.
• Provide facility management, utility services, and engineering support for high‑power, high‑density cooling demonstrations.
• Deliver logistical coordination for equipment installation, testing, and data collection.
• Submit technical approach, past performance, and pricing as required; adhere to page limits.
• Evaluation emphasizes technical capability over price; higher‑priced offers may be accepted if technically superior.
• Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price; award will be issued after trade‑off analysis.
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Brandon Beyer