Renewable and Alternative Energy PPAs (RAE PPA)

The Renewable and Alternative Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RAE PPA) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a federal contract vehicle awarded by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC) to procure renewable and alternative energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). The vehicle is specifically designed to enable the government to purchase energy produced by renewable technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass, without acquiring generation assets. The contract has a substantial shared ceiling of $7 billion and was originally awarded on May 3, 2013, with a last order date of September 22, 2023.

The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a focus on solar power purchase agreements at military installations across the United States. Notable task orders include a $37.8 million solar PPA for Fort Carson, Colorado, awarded to Solar Star Mountain Post, LLC, and a $15.9 million solar PPA for Fort Campbell, Kentucky, awarded to Arcadia Solar LLC. These contracts typically have long performance periods, often extending 30-40 years, and are consistently structured as firm fixed-price delivery orders. The task orders are not set aside for specific business classifications, indicating open competition. The primary funding agency is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with task orders primarily targeting military bases in states like Colorado, Kentucky, and potentially others, as part of a broader federal initiative to incorporate renewable energy sources into military facilities.