Sienna Software Development
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC (Alliance), on behalf of the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research. The Alliance seeks expert development, technical advisory, and training services for the Sienna software, an open-source energy systems modeling platform. The goal is to advance Sienna's capabilities to support NLR's energy systems research and technical assistance programs. Responses are due June 26, 2026, at 11:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
NLR seeks subcontract support for targeted services to enhance the Sienna software platform. This includes:
- Sienna software development to advance NLR-prioritized platform features.
- Technical advisory services related to the Sienna platform.
- Training services for Sienna users and developers.
Required Capabilities
Respondents should demonstrate expertise in:
- Sienna platform architecture, including PowerSystems.jl and PowerSimulations.jl.
- Scientific computing software development using the Julia programming language.
- Developing and testing optimization-based power systems simulation models.
- Open-source software development practices (version control, CI/CD, collaborative code review).
- Delivering structured technical training and documentation.
- Providing technical advisory support.
- Familiarity with energy systems modeling concepts (grid planning, operations simulation, capacity expansion).
Information Requested
Interested sources are requested to provide:
- Company Information: Name, address, website, point of contact, company overview, and socio-economic status.
- Capabilities and Relevant Experience: A narrative detailing similar projects and government agency experience.
- Pricing and Licensing: A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price estimate for a conceptual approach.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Anticipated NAICS: 541511 – Custom computer programming services
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 9, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Responses will be used to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate for any future requirement.
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort and not a Request for Proposals (RFP). Responding does not guarantee inclusion in any future solicitation. Costs associated with responding will not be reimbursed. The Alliance reserves the right to set aside any future award or to not proceed with a solicitation. Submissions should be in PDF format, limited to 2 pages (excluding cover page), and emailed to ASP.Responses@nlr.gov with the subject line "SS-2026030505 [Your Company Name]".