JBAB - Notice of Opportunity -SP060426R0404.pdf

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY (NOO)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, District of Columbia Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC)

Task Order Under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fourth Generation ESPC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract

Solicitation: SP060426R0404

1. NOTICE

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, on behalf of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, District of Columbia, plans to award an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) Task Order (TO) under the Department of Energy (DOE) Fourth-Generation ESPC Indefinite- Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

DLA Energy invites the twenty (20) current DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract holders, also known as Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), to submit a written response to this Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for DLA Energy’s consideration. Eligibility for award is limited exclusively to these twenty (20) DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract holders/ESCOs. In the event of a resultant TO award, the award will be made to only one (1) of the twenty (20) eligible ESCOs, which will serve as the prime contractor.

2. AUTHORITY

The authority for this acquisition is granted to DLA Energy by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct).

This authority is codified in 42 U.S.C. § 8287and is implemented through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 23.205, Energy-Savings Performance Contracts, and the Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule at 10 CFR Part 436, Subpart B.

3. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND APPROACH

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) is pursuing comprehensive energy resilience measures to reduce energy intensity, close critical mission-level capability gaps, and strengthen operational continuity during utility grid disruptions, outages or national emergencies. These efforts align with statutory requirements under 10 U.S.C. § 2911 for energy security and resilience, and 42 U.S.C. § 8287 through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fourth-Generation Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

To enhance energy assurance, JBAB seeks to meet Air Force and Federal mandates while addressing urgent resilience requirements across critical infrastructure. To achieve these objectives, JBAB is seeking the implementation of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) as defined in Attachment J-3 of the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract with the exception of two (2) technical categories: TC.15 – Energy Cost Reduction through Rate Adjustments, and TC.20 – Future ECMs, as well as other opportunities identified by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) under the same contract.

The selected ESCO shall be responsible for evaluating the feasibility of an Energy Service Agreement (ESA) as part of an ESPC and providing a business case analysis comparing the benefits of utilizing an ESA within an ESPC to that of a typical ECM, as part of its Preliminary Assessment (PA). ESCO is to evaluate and implement ECMs that improve both energy resilience and efficiency across the installation.

Priority technologies include but are not limited to: canopy-mounted solar PV, prime power generation project with fuel from natural gas, battery energy storage, microgrid controls, ground-source heat pumps, EMCS, LED lighting, energy-efficient windows or nano coatings, and is specifically interested in

SP060426R0404

JBAB ESPC NOO

evaluating ECMs focused on retro-commissioning, monitoring based commissioning and mission-critical HVAC systems. Strong interest from ESCOs is supported by Washington, DC’s Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Program, with AFCEC/CNE recommending reinvestment of SREC revenues into resilience upgrades such as centralized backup generation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, distribution improvements, automatic transfer switches (ATS), transformer feed loops, and water conservation fixtures. JBAB is also evaluating the interconnection of the Anacostia and Bolling distribution systems, in addition to emergency water storage, distribution capabilities, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

The selected ESCO shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of all installed ECMs for the life of the contract, in accordance with the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ, any resultant TO, and the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 8287. Be advised that the resultant project shall be accomplished in compliance with Air Force Civil Engineer ESPC 2025 Playbook (published 27 June 2025), Air Force Guidance Memorandum (DAFGM) 2024-32-01 for Civil Engineer Control Systems Cybersecurity, along with the current version of UFC 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems.

Attachment 1 – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Data identifies the buildings currently available for inclusion in the project scope and their pertinent data and available energy consumption data. At present, 73 buildings totaling approximately 2,448,102.75 square feet are available for consideration. This information is provided solely for project scoping purposes in response to this NOO. The Government reserves the right to remove from or add buildings at JBAB during the project development phase. Any additional buildings may be included in a resultant project upon the receipt of a sound business case analysis demonstrating a benefit to the Government.

The selected ESCO will be required to develop a formal Preliminary Assessment (PA) and, as applicable, an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) in accordance with the DOE Fourth Generation ESPC IDIQ. The selected ESCO shall be responsible for determining the actual energy consumption during the PA and IGA phases. During the PA, the selected ESCO shall review each building included in the proposed scope and describe its Measurement & Verification (M&V) approach. The PA shall provide a metering plan specifying the building metering status, metering requirements, and the ESCO’s approach to utilizing existing meters or installing new meters to ensure compliance with the Air Force 2025 ESPC Playbook (published June 2025). The ESCO shall be responsible, at its own cost, for the installation of all meters required during the IGA phase to fully satisfy the M&V requirements of the Air Force ESPC Playbook and other applicable guidance.

Pursuant to the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ, Section C.12, Financial, Tax, or Other Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Water Projects, the selected ESCO shall pursue all available credits, rebates, and incentives from the Government to the maximum extent practicable. The selected ESCO shall also be responsible for assisting the installation in submitting all documentation for applicable incentives and possible funding opportunities (e.g., AFFECT Grant, ERCIP funding, etc.) to support in the financial viability of this project.

In any resultant IGA, the selected ESCO shall clearly identify and document the lines of demarcation between the proposed project and any existing or previously implemented energy conservation projects.

The project M&V Plan shall clearly demonstrate that all reported energy savings are directly attributable to the ESCO-installed ECM under the resultant project and are not the result of existing projects, parallel initiatives, or other unrelated conditions.

4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ will be the contracting vehicle used to implement this energy conservation project. DLA Energy, on behalf of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, invites the twenty (20) current DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract holders/ESCOs to submit a written response to this NOO for consideration. This NOO constitutes your opportunity to be considered for this potential project. A site visit will not be offered as part of the down-selection process.

a. Response Preparation Instructions:

(1) Document Submission:

Responses must be completed and submitted to the following email mailbox:

DLAEnergy-ESPC@dla.mil

The maximum allowable size limit for any email is 10MB. It is the submitting ESCO’s responsibility to ensure and confirm that its response is delivered in its entirety, in accordance with the submission requirements, by the required date and time specified herein. Facsimile and/or hard-copy responses to this NOO are not acceptable. Late responses will only be considered as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

All formal communications regarding this Notice of Opportunity (NOO), including requests for clarifications and/or information, shall be submitted to the email address above no later than 05 March 2026, 3:00 p.m. (Ft. Belvoir, VA local time).

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of responses, ESCOs must strictly adhere to the instructions provided herein. Responses must fully comply with the requirements of the DOE Fourth- Generation ESPC IDIQ, the NOO, and all attachments thereto, including applicable terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to comply with any requirement may result in the response being deemed ineligible for selection.

(2) Page Limitations and Number of Copies:

Page limitations for each eligible ESCO’s response are specified by evaluation factor in paragraph (6) below. If page limitations are exceeded, pages in excess of the stated limits will not be considered as part of the evaluation. Each page shall be counted toward the page limitation except for the following: cover page, blank pages, table of contents, tabs and glossaries, and any parts of the response expressly identified herein as exempt from the page limitations.

(3) Page Size and Format:

A page is defined as the electronic equivalent of a single side of a sheet of paper containing information. All pages shall be formatted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. The draft TO-4 schedule may be submitted as an 11x17 inch pages and shall not count toward the page limitation requirements. Pages shall be single-spaced. Except for the reproduced sections of the NOO and its attachments, if included, the text size shall be no less than 12-point font. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10-point font. Margins should be no less than 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾ inch on the left and right sides. Pages shall be numbered sequentially.

The response shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Word 2007®, MS Excel mailto:DLAEnergy-ESPC@dla.mil

2007®, MS-Power Point 2007®, Micro-Soft Office XP®, or Adobe Acrobat, as applicable, and shall conform to the requirements set forth herein. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations structures, systems, and layouts, implementation schedules, plans, etc.

(4) Indexing:

To the maximum extent possible, indexing shall be used to clearly and efficiently identify information contained in the response. Each response shall contain a detailed table of contents delineating sections, the paragraphs, subparagraphs, etc. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

Indexing and tabbing pages shall not count against the page limitations. Any information included on tab or index pages beyond their intended indexing purpose shall not be considered during evaluation.

All PDF submissions shall include electronic bookmarks that correspond to the sections and/or tabs.

(5) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms:

Each response shall include a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, along with a clear explanation for each. Glossary pages shall not count against the page limitations.

(6) Response Requirements

The ESCOs are responsible for verifying the completeness and accuracy of all information furnished by the Government and relied upon in preparing their responses. Failure to include all required information, or submission of incomplete or inaccurate information, may result in the response being deemed noncompliant and ineligible for selection. Additionally, failure to provide any information requested may adversely affect the evaluation and may result in a response being deemed ineligible for consideration. Responses to this NOO must be received no later than 26 March 2026, 3:00 p.m.

(Ft. Belvoir, VA local time). All interested and eligible ESCOs shall submit the information outlined below in accordance with the instructions in section 4a (1) above, to be considered for award.

Factor 1 – ESCO Approach: (Fifteen (15) single-sided pages maximum)

The ESCO’s response to this factor shall include sufficient information to identify and describe the ESCO’s project management capabilities, overall approach and proposed strategy for this project. The response shall address the identified ECMs in Paragraph 3 of the NOO.

To qualify as an ECM under this NOO and any resultant TO award, each proposed ECM or ECM component must improve energy efficiency in accordance with 10 CFR § 436.31 and meet the definition of ECM as established under the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract. The Government is not requesting a response equivalent to a PA. Rather the Government seeks a clearly articulated and reasonably detailed approach describing how the ESCO would pursue energy conservation efforts to meet the specific needs of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The ESCO’s response shall address, at minimum, the following:

a) ESCOs shall describe their management capabilities and personnel qualifications as they relate to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s facility characteristics and the project objectives. This description shall demonstrate the ESCO’s ability to:

1. Manage the design, construction, and continued performance of ECMs in efficient and cost-effective manner; and

2. Apply an effective management approach and sufficient resource capacity, as demonstrated through ESCO’s organizational structure and identification of key project personnel.

b) ESCOs shall present their approach to investigating and developing recommended ECMs for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, culminating in a clearly defined project scope of work. The ESCO shall provide a detailed rationale for each recommended ECM, including the key factors that led to its selection. The response must present clear and convincing evidence demonstrating why and how the proposed ECM(s) will meet the needs of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. In developing its response, the ESCO shall reference and draw upon the information provided in Attachment 1- Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Building Data, as well as any applicable industry standards and all other information reasonably available. The ESCO shall also address its plan for energy data verification for high-consumption buildings where ECMs other than lighting are proposed and where meters are absent or non-functional. In addition, the ESCO shall submit a draft Task Order Schedule 4, Performance Period First Year Estimated Cost Savings, broken out by ECM. The schedule shall illustrate the ESCO’s recommended ECMs savings, less the ECMs’ associated implementation costs. Any included industry standards may be submitted in 11x17 format to improve readability and will not count against the page limit for Factor 1. Any ESCO’s assumptions used in the development or selection of ECMs shall be clearly identified and highlighted in the response.

(c) ESCOs shall include a discussion of the resources they intend to utilize during the project. The response shall describe any subcontracting, teaming arrangements, or small business utilization plan if selected for award.

Factor 2 – Past Performance: (Three (3) single-sided page maximum)

1. Purpose and Data Collection:

The information provided in this section will be used to assess the quality and reliability of the ESCO’s past work. By submitting references, the ESCO authorizes Government representatives to contact those customers to inquire about ESCO’s performance. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of information used in the Past Performance evaluation. This information may be obtained from the Government’s own knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies, commercial entities, or past performance databases.

2. Reference Requirements:

ESCO’s response to this factor shall include three (3) references illustrating your company's past performance as the prime contractor or prime subcontractor on any Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) or Utility Energy Service Contracting (UESC) project.

3. Evaluation Criteria: Recency and Relevancy:

The Government will evaluate the recency and relevancy of the projects the ESCO submits.

• Recency: A project is considered recent if construction was completed, or is anticipated to be completed, within the last five (5) years from the closing date of this NOO. More recent projects will be given more weight.

• Relevancy: A project is considered relevant if it demonstrates experience similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the requirements outlined in this solicitation. This includes, but is not limited to, the project's contract value, technical complexity, and the management processes involved. The most relevant projects will be those of a similar or greater scope and complexity.

4. Required Information per Reference:

For each of the three project references, you shall provide the following details:

• A brief project description

• The agency/owner point of contact (name, title, phone number, and email address)

• The location of each project

• The contract number

• The date of the task order or contract award

• The actual or anticipated project construction completion date

Consideration:

It is not a requirement that the ESCO have past performance history in the execution of its recommended Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for this project. The DOE Fourth Generation ESPC IDIQ has already determined each ESCO is responsible for the sound implementation of each of the technical categories.

Factor 3 - Price: (Four (4) single-sided pages maximum)

The ESCO shall provide a narrative describing and defining any cost benefit or other financial advantage its company can offer that would minimize the overall project cost to the Government. For each identified benefit or advantage, the ESCO shall, at minimum, identify an estimated percentage discount to the recommended implementation costs. The ESCO will not be held to this exact percentage if selected; however, the ESCO will be held to the execution of the underlying cost-reduction concept. It is understood and accepted that, during the development of the project scope and finalization of all project attributes through the Investment Grade Audit that further refinement and definitization of costs will occur.

The Government is not looking for a detailed cost breakdown of the project concepts presented under Factor 1. Rather, the Government seeks to understand the ESCO’s business practices, methodologies, and demonstrated commitment to pursuing financial efficiencies that reduce overall implementation costs without degrading or compromising project performance, reliability, or success.

5. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

a. Basis for Selection:

Task Order down-selection procedures, as set forth in the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ, Paragraph H.3, will be used to conduct an integrated assessment and make a best-fit selection for ESPC services at a firm-fixed price.

Responses will be evaluated using the following three (3) factors, listed in descending order of importance:

1) Factor 1 - ESCO Approach

2) Factor 2 - Past Performance

3) Factor 3 - Price

Factor 1, ESCO Approach is more important than Factor 2, Past Performance, and both non-price factors when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 3, Price.

While Factor 2, Past Performance, serves as a critical indicator of performance risk and can serve as a tie-breaker between technically comparable offers, it is subordinate to Factor 1, ESCO Approach, and will not compensate for a fundamentally weak technical solution or a lack of technical merit in the proposed approach.

The resultant TO may be awarded to the responsible ESCO that represents the best fit for achieving energy assurance, reduction of energy use intensity, and increased use of renewable energy and energy production for JBAB. For purposes of this evaluation, best fit means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in satisfying the requirement and represents the best value to the Government, considering the ESCO’s approach, experience, past performance, and price. The Government will provide notifications in accordance with the DOE Fourth-Generation ESPC IDIQ, Paragraph H.3.7, Notification of Contractors Not Selected.

b. Number of Contracts to be Awarded:

The Government intends to award one (1) resultant Task Order for this requirement. However, the Government reserves the right not to award a Task Order at all.

Attachments:

1. Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Data