System Advisor Model (SAM) Software Development
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The Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC seeks information from qualified firms to support, maintain, and expand the System Advisor Model (SAM), an open-source software platform developed by the National Laboratory of the Rockies. SAM serves researchers, industry, utilities, and government organizations in evaluating the technical and economic performance of renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and geothermal systems. The platform offers advanced performance, financial, and incentive modeling capabilities.
Required capabilities include software architecture improvements, the implementation of new modeling features, user interface enhancements, and cross-platform software support. The selected vendor will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues identified by users and development staff, ensuring robust annual software releases, and contributing to the ongoing modernization of the SAM platform.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on July 10, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Proven experience with open-source software development in the energy technology sector
- Expertise in performance, financial, and incentive modeling for renewable energy systems
- Capabilities in user interface design and cross-platform software development
- Track record of supporting and maintaining complex scientific or engineering software platforms
- Ability to collaborate with research organizations and government clients
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