Small Business Commitment

NREL is always looking for new vendors and subcontractors that can meet the lab's continuing requirements for goods, services, research and development, construction, and other laboratory needs.

Central to our mission is a strong commitment to small business, and we especially invite participation by small, disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Also important to the laboratory are partnerships with suppliers that result in creative collaboration.

Subcontracting

We can partner with your small, technology-based business to support the laboratory in the conduct of research and analysis and to improve the commercialization and deployment of clean energy technologies.

Purchasing Equipment and Services

We purchase lab equipment supplies; office furnishings and supplies; and technical consulting, temporary staffing, and construction services.

Mentor Protégé Program

Through this U.S. Department of Energy initiative, we help small businesses enhance their subcontract performance capabilities for government agencies. This award-winning, comprehensive, and established outreach program combines proven techniques with the latest technology and best business practices. Learn more by reading our Mentor Protégé program brochure.