Request for Information (RFI): Technical assistance program for strategic hydrogen end-uses

Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) Important Dates: Responses must be received by 11:59 Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Department of Commerce Office of Renewable Fuels is creating a new technical assistance program to support key users of clean hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels. Commerce is requesting input from the hydrogen industry, prospective hydrogen users in related industries, and the technical assistance vendor community to shape the development of the program, which is expected to have funding available through June 30, 2027. This RFI will help inform the technical assistance program, which will be funded by the 2025-27 state operating budget. How to submit information You should submit responses to this RFI through this RFI questionnaire no later than 11:59 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 . Respondents may also contact the RFI coordinator to set up a time to discuss this solicitation and provide answers to the RFI questions directly to Commerce. Please note, a meeting would focus on the agency learning more about the industry and obtaining advice on the solicitation. A meeting would not include a discussion of the proposed solicitation. Responding to this RFI is optional and is not required to take part in any future funding opportunities Washington state may offer. The results of this RFI may be used to develop future solicitations.  All vendor communications concerning this RFI must be directed to the RFI coordinator, Shannon Pressler, at Shannon.Pressler@ RFI questions You can find and respond to the RFI questions through this RFI questionnaire . Public records notice All documents submitted for this RFI, whether written or electronic, become public records. Unless a specific law exempts them, they must be released if someone requests them under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Businesses should avoid submitting sensitive information, such as anything they consider a trade secret. Do not include any confidential or proprietary information in your response to this RFI. No obligation to contract Release of this RFI in no way obligates the state of Washington to award a contract. Background Washington state has demonstrated interest in supporting the production and use of green electrolytic hydrogen and other renewable fuels as part of the state’s transition to a net-zero economy. Commerce’s legislative report, Green Electrolytic Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels: Recommendations for Deployment in Washington includes modeling that identifies which sectors are likely to need green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels in the coming decades. The report shows where these fuels can be an effective way to reduce emissions. The report says the state can help speed up the use of these fuels, especially where or other barriers are slowing progress. It also recommends that Washington provides technical assistance to support market development in strategic sectors. Contact [email protected]

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