Contract W50S8Q26CA002 - Signed.pdf

This is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Standard Form 1442) and supporting contract documents for the 178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction project at Springfield Air National Guard Base in Ohio.

The project requires construction of a base-wide microgrid system to ensure 24/7 energy resilience for critical unmanned aircraft operations and intelligence mission support facilities. The contract is a sealed bid solicitation issued under FAR 12 (Commercial Construction Services) and FAR 14 (Sealed Bidding), solicitation number W50S8Q26BA001001, with a project value between $7 million and $9 million. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237130 with a corresponding size standard of $45 million. The contract consists of three line items: CLIN 0001 covering base bid natural gas generators, microgrid controls, and general work ($4,498,700); CLIN 0002 covering optional PV solar array installation ($2,055,500); and CLIN 0003 covering optional battery energy storage system with associated infrastructure ($1,653,472). All equipment interfacing with the base direct digital controls infrastructure must be compatible with Honeywell Niagara 4. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds (10 days post-award), begin performance within 30 days of notice to proceed, and complete the project within 450 calendar days. Bids were due August 14, 2026, by 11:00 AM local time, with sealed envelopes required to be marked with bidder name, address, solicitation number, and submission date/time. The contract was awarded to Big Shine Worldwide, Inc. (CAGE 7MQB9) on September 29, 2026, for a total firm price of $8,207,672.00, with payment to be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 (Fixed-Price Construction) and FAR 52.232-27 (Prompt Payment).