Power Generation and Microgrid project at Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville is conducting a market survey for a Design-Bid-Build Construction project to provide energy resiliency at the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama. The project aims to construct a microgrid system with full islanding capability, integrating new and existing generation assets to enable electricity routing and load shedding during grid outages. The microgrid will conform to Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems. Interested small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms, are encouraged to respond by August 19, 2024, providing details on their experience, qualifications, and capacity to perform the work.
This project has an estimated cost range between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000 and a contract duration of 680 calendar days. It involves the construction of a 10MW natural gas generation system, integration with existing solar photovoltaic arrays, and the installation of SCADA controls and communication upgrades at multiple substations. The successful contractor must perform at least 15% of the work with their own employees, in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause.
W912QRAnnistonArmyDepotMicrogrid Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville
8/1/24, 3:32 PM Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Power Generation and Microgrid Project, Anniston, AL
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville is seeking a Design-Bid-Build Construction project to develop an advanced microgrid system for the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in Alabama. The project aims to enhance energy resiliency by constructing a comprehensive energy control and generation storage management system with full islanding capabilities. The microgrid will integrate new and existing generation assets across multiple substations, enabling automatic switching to route electricity to mission-critical loads during grid outages and maintain continuous operations for a minimum of 14 days. The procurement will be a best-value trade-off process, with the government intending to award without discussions but reserving the right to conduct them if deemed necessary. The anticipated solicitation release date is February 7, 2025, and interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The estimated construction cost ranges between $25 million and $100 million, with a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 237130 and a size limitation of $45 million. The project involves constructing 10MW of new natural gas generation, installing medium voltage distribution switchgear, integrating existing solar photovoltaic arrays, and implementing SCADA microgrid controls and communication upgrades across three substations. The system will include automatic switching capabilities, weather-proof generator enclosures, and infrastructure improvements such as a new water line and fire hydrant. Contractors will need to design the microgrid in accordance with Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-06 Cybersecurity standards and ensure the system can support critical loads through various power generation sources.
W912QR25R0021 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville
1/16/25, 6:36 PM Pre-Solicitation Conference - Construction of a Microgrid system at the Conroe Army Reserve Center (ARC) in Conroe, TX
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville has issued a Special Notice for a Pre-Solicitation Conference regarding the construction of a microgrid system at the Conroe Army Reserve Center (ARC) in Conroe, Texas. This is a Design-Bid-Build Construction project focused on enhancing energy resiliency through an advanced on-site energy control and generation storage management system. The project involves constructing a sophisticated microgrid system that includes a 388kW carport-mounted photovoltaic solar array and a 340kW natural gas backup generator system. The microgrid will have full islanding capability, allowing the Army Reserve Center to disconnect from the local electrical utility grid during outages. The system will incorporate advanced technologies including load-balancing controllers, a master microgrid controller, and automated distribution switching.
Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under NAICS classification code 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction to participate in the virtual pre-solicitation conference on March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The event is open to large, small, and socio-economic businesses, though it is explicitly not a Request for Proposal or commitment to contract. Contractors will need to meet stringent cybersecurity requirements in accordance with UFC 4-010-06 "Cybersecurity for Facility Related Control Systems" and ensure the photovoltaic system meets IEEE Standard 1741-SA and 2018 IEEE 1547 interconnection standards. The project requires comprehensive system integration, including natural gas generators, PV systems, microgrid control systems, electrical interconnection switchgear, and necessary electrical distribution system modifications. Potential bidders can submit questions via email to alex.j.hamilton@usace.army.mil, with the understanding that the government will not reimburse administrative costs associated with attending the industry day event.
W912QR25RA016_PreSolicitationConference Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville
2/27/25, 3:43 PM P-1238, CONSTRUCTION OF GRID STABILITY AND RESILIENCY 10 MW, BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER (MCAGCC), TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price Design-Build contract for constructing 10 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The project involves designing and installing approximately 30 standalone modular BESS units connected to solar photovoltaic arrays and the installation's electric distribution system. Key contract objectives include integrating the BESS into the installation's microgrid to stabilize grid reliability, provide energy resilience, support black-start and islanding events, and reduce energy costs during peak demand periods. The solicitation will use a two-phase source selection process, with evaluation criteria focused on technical approach, experience, past performance, and safety, which will be approximately equal in weight to the proposed price. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on September 27, 2024, with the government providing multiple amendments and requests for information to clarify solicitation requirements.
The contract is an unrestricted, full and open competitive procurement with no specific set-aside designations, though price evaluation preference will be given to HUBZone Small Business firms. The Construction Cost Limitation for the project is $30,111,570, with a required minimum of 17% small business subcontracting participation. The period of performance is 913 calendar days from contract award, covering design and construction of BESS units at two locations within the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Each BESS unit will include high-energy density batteries, bidirectional inverters, and associated controls, with cyber security accreditation requirements. The project specifically targets installing 6.5 MW in the base contract with an additional 4 MW available through option items, ultimately creating a comprehensive energy storage and management system that enhances the installation's electrical infrastructure resilience and efficiency.
N6247324R5227 Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command
4/22/24, 8:13 PM Sand Creek Switching Station
The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is seeking a contractor to construct the Sand Creek Switching Station, a comprehensive electrical infrastructure project involving the development of a new 115-kV switching station. The project scope includes building a three-breaker ring bus configuration, installing associated electrical equipment, constructing foundations, and implementing a prefabricated control building foundation. Key project components also encompass site development, constructing 0.3-miles of new transmission line, removing 0.3-miles of existing transmission line, and completing fiber optic cable installation with associated equipment. The solicitation was posted on January 6, 2025, with proposals due by February 14, 2025, and is categorized under the Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction NAICS code 237130. Contractors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, electrical infrastructure construction experience, and ability to meet precise engineering and installation specifications.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting smaller contractors capable of executing complex electrical infrastructure projects. The project will be performed at the Sand Creek location, with an anticipated construction timeline that suggests significant electrical grid enhancement work. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the switching station construction implies a substantial contract value requiring advanced electrical engineering and construction capabilities. The project involves multiple technical elements including transmission line work, fiber optic infrastructure, and electrical equipment installation, which will demand specialized skills in utility infrastructure development. The Western Area Power Administration's selection will likely prioritize contractors with demonstrated experience in high-voltage electrical systems, transmission line construction, and comprehensive switching station development.
89503225BWA000065 Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration
1/6/25, 9:30 AM