NOO_GSFC-WFF v5 final.pdf

ESCO Selection from Among DOE’s ESPC IDIQ Contract Holders Notice of Opportunity

TO: All DOE ESPC IDIQ Contract Holders DATE: November 7, 2022

FROM: Raymond Jones, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Bldg. 18 Rm. 131, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0003

SUBJECT: Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) energy project for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-Wallops Flight Facility Location and Request for Contractor Expressions of Interest (ref. NAICS code 541330)

1 NOTICE AND INVITATION

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing this notice to solicit interest in an ESPC project at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-Wallops Flight Facility (GSFC-WFF) at Wallops Flight Facility, 34200 Fulton Street, Wallops Island, VA 23337.

This notice of opportunity invites current holders (Energy Service Company – ESCO) of the Department of Energy (DOE) ESPC's indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to submit a written response (an expression of interest) to be considered for contractor selection for this potential task order award. Each ESCO shall submit a written response as described herein. Submissions must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Raymond Jones, via email (raymond.r.jones@nasa.gov), no later than the time and date specified.

Each ESCO must designate one point of contact for all communications between the ESCO and NASA GSFC- WFF. No communications between other points of contact regarding this Notification or project are allowed.

Communications that occur after this notice between any other individual on an ESCO’s team, including consultants and subcontractors, and any other NASA staff member may be grounds for disqualification of the ESCO for this project.

The scope of any task order (TO) awarded for this project is the GSFC-WFF (Main Base and Island) site as identified in this notice. NASA reserves the right to determine whether this requirement will result in one task order or multiple task orders.

The ESCO will be required to use eProjectBuilder (ePB) in developing the ESPC project and presenting baselines, estimated savings, and financial schedules to the agency. ePB is a free web-based system for entering and tracking ESPC data throughout the life of a project. It can be accessed at:

https://eprojectbuilder.lbl.gov.

2 FACILITY OVERVIEW

2.1 The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Wallops Flight Facility, established in 1945, is the agency’s premier location for conducting research using suborbital vehicles (aircraft, scientific balloons, and sounding rockets) and the development of small spacecraft. Its partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport expands the facility’s capabilities in supporting the launch of orbital vehicles. Since its beginnings as a facility for conducting high-speed research on aerodynamic designs, Wallops – celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2020 – has launched more than 16,000 rockets carrying aircraft models, space and Earth science experiments, and technology development payloads, satellites, and supplies to the International Space Station.

2.2 Facility Description: Site Conditions and Facility Types

The NASA GSFC-WFF Campus is located in northern Accomack County on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Accomack County is bordered by Northampton County on the south, the state of Maryland on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and the Chesapeake Bay on the west (see Figure 1 (a)). Accomack County is a part of the Delmarva Peninsula, which is also bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Chesapeake Bay, and on the north by the Delaware Bay and River. The is composed of three (3) separate land areas in close proximity to each other - the Main Base, Mainland, and Wallops Island (see Figure 1 (b)).

The facility infrastructure is 60-plus years old and includes the following building/facility types:

offices/administration, library, education, distribution centers, fire stations, police station, energy/power station, personal services, food service/cafeteria, warehouse/storage/shed, engineering/balloon projects, heat treating/welding shop, vehicle service, laboratories, wastewater treatment plant, residence hall/dormitory, gymnasium, health, and manufacturing/industrial plant. The entire facility (main base and island locations) will be accessed in this project.

2.1 Summary Information on Facility Energy and Water Usage

The following data is to provide respondents with an approximate profile of facilities to be considered for an ESPC and may not be precise. The total square footage of the facilities in the potential project scope is 1.1M

sq. ft. Two dedicated electric feeders are serving the Wallops, Main Base, and Island. Their meter numbers are #7212200 (Main Base) and #6784100 (Island Meter). The average annual energy and water use for these facilities are shown in the below table. For source selection purposes, the potential project scope is the full facility (main base and island locations). The locations and data provided in this NOO may not represent the final project that may be identified as a result of the Investment Grade Audit prepared by the selected ESCO.

Average Annual Energy & Water Rates and Usage for GSFC-WFF (*water generated on-site)

Utility Utility rates Total average annual usage Total annual cost ($) Cost ($) Units Quantity Units

Electricity 0.06336 KWh 22,000,000 KWh $1,393,920 Electricity demand 8.48179 KW 84,000 KW $712,464 Propane 1.62 Gallons 634,000 Gallons $1,027,080 Potable water NA* Kgallons 20,000 Kgallons NA* Non-potable water NA* Kgallons 17,000 Kgallons NA* Total annual cost $3,133,464

Figure 1. (a) GSFC-WFF Campus location (b) GSFC-WFF Campus Land Areas

3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

3.1 General Statement of Objectives

GSFC-WFF’s strategic priorities and objectives are to advance efficiency in Center operations, meet or exceed sustainability goals and requirements driven by the NASA Sustainability Plan, and achieve cost savings by effectively using energy projects to reduce our utility costs, carbon footprint, and reliance on traditional carbon-based energy sources and increasing infrastructure resilience. The project will accomplish significant reductions at WFF in energy and water usage and where practicable increase the use of renewable energy by implementing energy and water conservation measures (ECMs), as listed in attachment J-3 of the DOE ESPC IDIQ contract. The ESCO should explore and recommend all ECMs that may be economically viable and will contribute to the overall project goals and objectives. The ESCO should reduce project costs by identifying and supporting GSFC-WFF applications for available utility rebates; local, state, and regional financial incentives;

renewable energy certificates (RECs); and other investment or tax credits.

Compliance Requirements: As a contractor for NASA, you will be required to meet or exceed all applicable codes and regulations, including, and not limited to:

- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Regulations

- National Electrical Code (NEC)

- Uniform Building Code (UBC)

- Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards

- Clean Air Act and Amendments, Title VI

- Virginia Code of Regulations

ESCO is responsible for reviewing the requirements of these regulations and determining the applicability to you and the subcontracted services you provide to NASA.

4 ESCO SELECTION

4.1 ESCO Selection Process

NASA GSFC-WFF will select an ESCO for a potential task order award in accordance with the Selection Based on Qualifications Method in section H.3.1.A of the DOE ESPC IDIQ.

NASA GSFC-WFF may use a two-step process for ESCO selection. In the first down-selection process (the first step), after evaluation of the ESCOs’ responses to this NOO, NASA GSFC-WFF may select two or more ESCOs deemed most qualified for further consideration for selection. The process and requirements for this first step are described in this notice.

In the second step of ESCO selection, after a first down-selection, NASA GSFC-WFF may request further information from the remaining ESCOs. NASA GSFC-WFF will provide ESCOs with evaluation requirements for the second down-selection at that time. NASA GSFC-WFF may conduct discussions with selected ESCOs.

Discussions may include interviews, written responses, presentations, ESCO resume interviews, etc., that address details related to the previously submitted information. ESCOs may be required to participate in interviews at NASA GSFC-WFF as part of the second down-selection process. The agency will select one ESCO to conduct a preliminary assessment (PA).

The Government reserves the right to adjust the selection process if the agency deems it to be in the best interest of the Government.

5 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

ESCOs shall submit the information listed below in their responses to this NOO. Some information is required by the DOE ESPC IDIQs at H.3.1.A and other submittals are specific to this NOO.

5.1 ESCO Technical Competencies and Experience (5 pages max, at least 12 pt font)

Experience – Submit information on your experience on up to 5 ESPC projects, or efforts similar to the potential project, that include any of the potential ECMs. Information shall include:

− Specific detailed descriptions of those projects, − The resulting energy and water savings from those projects, − Financial Incentives applied to the projects, − An explanation of how those projects relate to the objectives (or general scope and content) of the envisioned project.

− Renewable/Clean Energy: Provide a history of relevant projects that utilized renewable/clean energy and a description of the intent of utilizing photovoltaic, wind, geothermal heat pump, biomass, fuel cell, or energy storage technology at the GSFC-WFF.

− Net Zero: Where available, NASA would like to pursue net zero buildings. Provide examples of past building projects that have achieved net zero energy consumption. Identify steps taken from building improvements to occupant training to accomplish these goals.

− Data Analytics: GSFC wants to implement data analytics software across the campus. Provide examples of past projects that used data analytics software at a site/campus level.

Hazard Material: Outline your experience and/or approach to working with hazardous material (asbestos…).

Remote and Coastal Site: Outline your prior experience working at remote locations and coastal sites and how would you handle the GSFC-WFF site.

Technical Qualifications to Perform an ESPC – Describe your technical qualifications and abilities as related to our facility characteristics and project objectives to deliver a successful ESPC project. The description should cover your ability to:

− Design and construct energy and water conservation measures, − Identify and support agency applications for all available financial incentives, − Sustain performance and savings throughout the entire contract term, − Plan and perform comprehensive measurement and verification, − Deliver a project at a fair and reasonable price.

Qualifications to Perform an IGA – Describe your qualifications to conduct an investment-grade audit as it relates to the objectives described in this NOO. The description should cover your ability to provide meaningful information to assess viable ECMs, establish baselines, and estimate energy and water savings.

5.2 ESCO Management Approach (5 pages max, at least 12 pt. font) Management Approach: The ESCO must include project management capabilities and personnel qualifications as related to our facility characteristics and project objectives to (a) manage the design, construction, and continued performance of ECMs efficiently and cost-effectively; (b) management style and capacity for resources as demonstrated through the organization and key personnel; and (c) incorporate the use of small businesses to implement and sustain savings. Describe your approach to conducting an ESPC that shows an understanding of our objectives and priorities for the project. Address how our opportunities and challenges (as described in this notice) could be managed. Describe the ESCO project team and resources that would be brought to the potential project, including entities you may team with. Submittals shall include your approach to:

− Managing the design, construction, and continued performance of energy and water conservation measures efficiently and cost-effectively, − Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance (including subcontractors if used) including the methods to monitor and report progress to customers, − Building quality into the project including the process to identify problems and formulating solutions to mitigate difficulties, − Performance of operations, maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment to ensure continued equipment performance, − Subcontractor source selection including the significance of technical qualifications and price.

Incorporating Small Businesses: Describe how small businesses were incorporated into the ESPC or similar energy and water conservation projects described above. Explain how small businesses will be incorporated into the potential project.

Key Personnel: The qualifications, experience, and educational background of key personnel dedicated to the project. Indicate which personnel will remain engaged with NASA throughout project development and be available through construction and acceptance. How will continuity be maintained between the ESCO’s development team and its design and construction team?

Teaming Arrangements: Explain the roles and responsibilities of the teaming partners during all phases of this project and their history of working together Organization & Personnel: It is important that key ESCO staff be involved and available to the agency from ESCO selection through project acceptance. Discuss how this continuity in the ESCO project team will be maintained throughout project development and construction. Submittals shall include your approach to:

− Management style and capacity for resources as demonstrated through the organization structure, key personnel, and subcontractor involvement, − Key personnel/positions integral to successful performance, − Maintaining continuity of the ESCO team throughout ESCO selection, project development, and construction.

5.3 Financing

The ESCO shall provide in a section under this heading, a write-up of financing terms for recent Energy Savings Performance Contracts performed for other Federal Agencies if available, and other clients including state or private clients. The contractor shall demonstrate the ability to secure financing and provide reasonable rates either privately, through institutions, or by self-financing, including recent Moody and S&P ratings.

5.4 References for ESCO Past Performance

Provide contact information for previous customers who can provide information related to the projects described under 5.1 ESCO Experience. Provide the following information for each reference: Energy Project Agency and Site o ESPC Task Order/Contract Award Date o Project Acceptance Date (or ESPC stage, if not yet accepted) o Previous customer (reference) points of contact o Name:

o Title/Position [CO, project manager, etc.] o Phone:

o E-mail:

These references may be contacted directly by the Government (Contract office at NASA GSFC-WFF) to complete a Past Performance Questionnaire, or to obtain similar information. Past Performance

Questionnaires sent to the Contracting Officer directly from the ESCO will not be accepted for evaluation.

NASA GSFC-WFF reserves the right to obtain and evaluate the experience and past performance information from other sources known to NASA GSFC-WFF that are not included in the ESCO’s response to this NOO in assessing past performance.

6 SIGNIFICANT EVALUATION FACTORS

The significant evaluation factors that the agency expects to consider in reviewing the responses and their relative importance are as follows:

6.1 The ESCO’s Technical Competencies and Experience

Submission will be evaluated for the relevant experience of the ESCO to effectively (a) conduct an investment grade audit that provides meaningful information to assess viable energy and water conservation measures (ECMs) and establish baselines and project savings; (b) design and construct ECMs similar to those stated in the “objectives” section of this NOO; and (c) provide sustained savings and performance as reported through annual measurement and verification reports. Performance and Technical risks will be assessed to determine the degree to which the ESCO’s experience, technical qualifications, and qualifications to perform an IGA demonstrate the potential to satisfy the Government’s objectives for successful performance without the need for increased Government oversight.

Technical Capability: The government will evaluate the ESCO’s technical capability for adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Evaluation of the experience of the ESCO and key members including any proposed consultants and subcontractors. Specialized experience and capability to perform may be illustrated by: experience with projects of comparable size and complexity; previous experience allocating personnel, resources, and subcontractors; experience designing and implementing energy conservation projects, solar technology, and renewable energy technology; awards or recognition received for similar work; demonstrated knowledge of available incentives/rebates, general knowledge of project locality, local codes, permitting requirements, and trade practices.

Renewable/Clean Energy: The ESCO will be evaluated on their history of relevant projects that utilized renewable/clean energy and the effectiveness of the proposed utilization of photovoltaic, wind, geothermal heat pump, biomass, fuel cell, or energy storage technology at the GSFC-WFF.

Net Zero: The ESCO will be evaluated on the extent to which past building projects have achieved net zero energy consumption and the steps taken from building improvements to occupant training to accomplish these goals.

Data Analytics: The ESCO will be evaluated on their history of relevant projects that employed data analytics to provide valuable insights on building automation system data identifying operational and comfort issues, along with energy and operational savings opportunities.

Energy Savings, Incentives, and Rebates: The Government will also evaluate the ESCO’s ability to achieve cost savings and capitalize on incentives or rebates on various projects.

6.2 The ESCO’s Management Approach

The government will evaluate ESCO’s management approach for reasonableness and effectiveness. The ESCO will be evaluated on its project management capabilities and personnel qualifications as related to our facility characteristics and project objectives to (a) manage the design, construction, and continued performance of ECMs efficiently and cost-effectively; (b) management style and capacity for resources as demonstrated through the organization and key personnel; and (c) incorporate the use of small businesses to implement and sustain savings. Performance and technical risks will be assessed to determine the degree to which the ESCO’s management approach may cause disruption of schedules, degradation of performance, or likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

Key Personnel Assessment: The government will evaluate the ESCO’s key personnel for reasonableness and ensure an understanding of requirements and the nature of the work. The proposed qualifications, experience, and educational background of key personnel dedicated to the project will be evaluated for an understanding of how the position will ensure that requirements are met. Their proposed engagement and availability with NASA throughout project development through construction and acceptance will be evaluated for reasonableness. The continuity between ESCO’s development team and its design and construction team will also be evaluated for effectiveness in managing the project.

Teaming Arrangements Assessment: The roles and responsibilities of the teaming partners during all phases of this project and their history of working together will be evaluated for effectiveness.

6.3 Financing

The ESCO will be evaluated on their ability to secure financing and provide reasonable rates either privately, through institutions, or by self-financing, including recent Moody and S&P ratings.

6.4 The ESCO’s Past Performance

The references and information provided on the Past Performance Questionnaire will be evaluated for the degree to which past performance demonstrates the ESCO’s ability (experience and past performance) to complete similar projects. Along with, NASA GSFC-WFF’s evaluation of the experience and past performance information from other sources known to NASA GSFC-WFF that are not included in the ESCO’s response to this

NOO.

6.5 Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors

ESCO technical competencies and experience, management approach, financing, and past performance are of equal importance.

7 NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL ESCO SELECTION:

Upon completion of submittal and optional discussions, NASA GSFC-WFF will conduct an evaluation and select one ESCO to conduct a Preliminary Assessment for the further development of a firm-fixed-price proposal for implementing identified energy conservation measures and renewable energy technologies. The Government reserves the right to clarify statements and resolve issues and omissions. The Government may reject any proposals and waive informalities or irregularities in proposals.

The selected ESCO will be given the opportunity for site visits and walkthrough audits in preparation for the development of the Preliminary Assessment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in DOE’s ESPC IDIQ contract.

Response Due Date:

For consideration on this project, ESCO must respond to this requirement by submitting their response on or before December 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Submissions shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Raymond Jones, at raymond.r.jones@nasa.gov. ESCOs are responsible for affecting delivery; late submissions will not be considered. To the extent prospective ESCOs have questions regarding this solicitation, they are to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Raymond Jones, on or before November 22, 2:00 p.m. EDT.

At the Government’s discretion, written responses to questions deemed appropriate will be provided to all DOE Super ESPC IDIQ holders via an Amendment to this Notice of Opportunity.