Smart Grid & Microgrid Immersive Learning and Training Platform

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	May 5, 2026
Due:	May 14, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	69 - Training Aids and Devices 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software). U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	59-P2411
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Solicitation Number:	59-P2411
Project Title:	Smart Grid & Microgrid Immersive Learning and Training Platform
Description:	The proposed platform will accelerate the development of a future-ready clean energy workforce by leveraging immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies to teach core concepts in smart power systems. The goal is to create an innovative, interactive, and accessible learning environment that complements traditional classroom instruction while providing learners with hands-on, virtual exposure to critical systems, tools, and operational scenarios commonly used in the modern power and energy sector. The VR-based training modules will simulate realistic grid environments, equipment, and operational conditions, allowing students and program participants to engage with complex smart grid and microgrid systems within a safe, controlled setting. Through this immersive approach, learners will be able to visualize and interact with system components, conduct experiments, troubleshoot faults, and observe dynamic system behaviors in real time. These capabilities are often difficult or prohibitively expensive to replicate in physical laboratory environments due to cost, space limitations, or safety concerns.
Opening Date:	5/14/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/6/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY


Solicitation Number * 59-P2411	Department NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-14T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-05T19:27:42.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Development software
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Roselyn Pinnix
Description The proposed platform will accelerate the development of a future-ready clean energy workforce by leveraging immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies to teach core concepts in smart power systems. The goal is to create an innovative, interactive, and accessible learning environment that complements traditional classroom instruction while providing learners with hands-on, virtual exposure to critical systems, tools, and operational scenarios commonly used in the modern power and energy sector. The VR-based training modules will simulate realistic grid environments, equipment, and operational conditions, allowing students and program participants to engage with complex smart grid and microgrid systems within a safe, controlled setting. Through this immersive approach, learners will be able to visualize and interact with system components, conduct experiments, troubleshoot faults, and observe dynamic system behaviors in real time. These capabilities are often difficult or prohibitively expensive to replicate in physical laboratory environments due to cost, space limitations, or safety concerns.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina A&T State University

Request for Proposal #:59-P2411

Smart Grid & Microgrid Immersive Learning and Training Platform

Date of Issue: 5/5/2026

Bid Opening Date: 5/14/2026

At 2:00 PM ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Roselyn Pinnix

Purchasing Specialist

Email: rp003826@ncat.edu

Phone: 336.285.4970

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Request for Proposal #

59-P2411

______________________________________________________

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic

Vendor Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public.

This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made

available for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your proposal.

Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.

___________________________________________________

Vendor Name

______________________________

Vendor eVP#

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in

good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal). If you do

not have a Vendor number, register athttps://evp.nc.gov/SignIn

Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.

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Proposal Number: 59-P2411

Vendor: __________________________________________

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina A&T State University

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to:

Roselyn Pinnix, Purchasing Specialist

rp003826@ncat.edu

336.285.4970

Request for Proposal #: 59-P2411

Proposals will be publicly opened: 5/14/2026

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor

offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item

within the time specified herein.

By executing this proposal, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies

that:

▪ this proposal is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),

▪ none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any

violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of

1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and

▪ it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this proposal, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

▪ it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or

voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract

awarded as a result of this RFP, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes,

including the requirement for each employer with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work

authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State

requirements concerning fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against

any employee in connection with performance of any Contract arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with

the preparing plans, specifications, estimates for public contracts; or awarding or administering public contracts; or

inspecting or supervising delivery of the public contract of any gift from anyone with a contract with the State, or from

any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this response to the RFP, the undersigned certifies,

for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor is not aware that any such gift has been

offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization.

By executing this proposal, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from

the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.

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Proposal Number: 59-P2411

Vendor: __________________________________________

Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late

proposals shall not be accepted.

COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE

NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

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VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty 60 days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or

if extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing,

effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFP.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL

If your proposal is accepted, all provisions of this RFP, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute

the written agreement between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and

conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this________ day of __________, 20____, as

indicated on

The attached certification, by ____________________________________________________________________.

(Authorized Representative of North Carolina A&T State University)

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Proposal Number: 59-P2411

Vendor: __________________________________________

Contents

1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .............................................................................................5

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................6

2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT .........................................................................................6

2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE.................................................................................................................6

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................................................6

2.4 RFP SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................................................7

2.5 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS...............................................................................................................7

2.6 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL...............................................................................................................7

2.7 PROPOSAL CONTENTS ................................................................................................................8

2.10 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................................................9

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS.......................................9

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD..................................................................................................................9

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION .............................9

3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS.............................................................................................10

3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA .............................................................................................................10

3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ............................................................................12

3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES................................................................................12

4.0 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................12

4.1 PRICING................................................................................................................................13

4.2 FINANCIAL STABILITY ........................................................................................................13

4.3 HUB PARTICIPATION ..........................................................................................................13

4.4 VENDOR EXPERIENCE........................................................................................................13

4.5 BACKGROUND CHECKS.....................................................................................................14

4.6 PERSONNEL.........................................................................................................................14

4.7 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS ........................................................................................14

4.8 FINANCIAL STABILITY ........................................................................................................14

4.9 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION .................................................15

4.10 SUBCONTRACTORS............................................................................................................15

4.11 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION...........................................................................15

5.0 SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK ..........................................................................15

5.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................15

5.2 EXPERIENCE & PAST PERFORMANCE .............................................................................15

5.3 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................15

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