Virtual Industry Day Slides - ERCIP LCAAP 3-5-26.pdf

INDUSTRY DAY

ERCIP LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT

MICROGRID AND COMBINED HEAT AND POWER

INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI

Presenters:

Travis Dunn– Contracting Officer Courtney Luckett- Small Business Professional Todd Jennings– Program Engineer Sandy Wood– Design Lead/Lead Mechanical Engineer Paul McCarty– Design Manager/Engineer

Date: 05 March 2026

WE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 10:05 AM EST

AGENDA

• Introduction of Team Members

• ERCIP Program Overview

• Procurement Process Overview

• Small Business Involvement

• Overview of the Project with Technical Team

• Closing

• Please provide the following information via e-mail at the conclusion of the event:

– Company Name, POC Name, Email, Phone

– Are you interested in being the Prime or Subcontractor

– If you’re interested in being a subcontractor, state the type of work you are interested

(Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

• No recording is allowed.

• This briefing and the attendee roster will be posted to SAM.

• Please be advised that none of the information discussed today is contractually-binding.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Travis Dunn, Contracting Officer, USACE Louisville District (LRL)

• Alexa Dukes, Contract Specialist, USACE Louisville District (LRL)

• Todd Jennings, Program Engineer, USACE Louisville District (LRL)

• Sandy Wood, Design Lead/Lead Mech Engineer, USACE Huntsville Center (HNC)

• Paul McCarty, Design Manager/Engineer, USACE Huntsville Center (HNC)

• Jeff Denton, Lead Electrical Engineer, USACE Huntsville Center (HNC)

TEAM MEMBERS

• Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP)

• The Louisville District manages the Nationwide ERCIP Program

• Projects are designed to provide energy resilience to critical electrical loads at an installation or joint base, implement energy and water conservation measures and renewable energy technologies.

• Awarded ERCIP Projects:

• Camp Arifjan Hybrid Renewable Energy, Arifjan, Kuwait: ~$10M

• Ramey ARC Microgrid, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico: ~$17M

• Juana Diaz Microgrid, Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico: ~$17M

• Ft. Riley Microgrid, Ft. Riley, KS: ~$26M

• Joint Base Lewis McChord (DES), WA: ~$35M

• Joint Base Lewis McChord (GAAF), WA: ~$32M

• Aberdeen Proving Ground Microgrid, MD: ~$30M

ERCIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ERCIP OVERVIEW CONT’D

From LRL forecast, filtered by NAICS 237130 (last updated 18 Feb 2026) View the forecast at: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/

• The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power Project is a Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Construction magnitude: $25M–$100M. The magnitude of this project is expected to be at the upper end of this range

• Unrestricted Full and Open procurement with HUBZone price evaluation preference.

• Project award will be made via a Single-Phase “Best Value Trade-off” basis as described in the evaluation criteria.

• Proposals must be submitted on time.

• The Louisville District is located within the Eastern time zone.

• The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will evaluate contractors’ proposals based on specific factors which are defined in the Evaluation Criteria section of the solicitation.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

• Instructions for submitting a Request for Information (RFI) are included in the Solicitation

• RFIs for this project will be received and answered through the ProjNet system, http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet

• Any RFIs submitted directly to the project team will not receive a response and will be directed to the ProjNet system.

• ProjNet Bidder’s Key for this project will be in the “ProjNet Instructions” section of the solicitation with step-by-step instructions on how to access the system.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS CONT’D

To receive the complete solicitation package, including all attachments and specifications containing federal contract information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), offerors must meet two key requirements:

1. CMMC Level 2 (Self-Certification)

• Your organization must have a current CMMC Level 2 self-certification posted in the

Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

2. PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment) Access

• The full technical data package (specifications/plans) will be distributed securely through the PIEE Solicitation module.

• Ensure your organization and points of contact are properly registered in PIEE to avoid delays.

3. Final instructions will be outlined in the SAM.gov solicitation posting.

OBTAINING THE SOLICITATION

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

• CMMC assesses defense contractor compliance with existing information safeguarding requirements for federal contract information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• Reference https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/About/ for program requirements.

• This project will be CMMC Level 2 (Self-certified)

• Where there is CUI or FCI, that portion of the RFP will no longer be posted for the public on SAM.gov.

OBTAINING THE SOLICITATION CONT’D

• A User ID and Password are required to access PIEE. Offerors are required to self-register as a Vendor or Contractor with the user's CAGE code(s) and must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the PIEE registration process.

• Instructions for registering in PIEE:

a. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b. Select “Register” [top right],or go to https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml

c. Select “Vendor”

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles:

(1) Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

(2) Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

(3) Step 3. Click Add Roles

(4) Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

• For training and help using the PIEE Solicitation module, reference the links below.

• New User Information and Help: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/helpvendors.xhtml

• Vendor Customer Support:

https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorCustomerSupport.xhtml

• Solicitation- Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml

• The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866-618-5988 for assistance.

• Source Selection Criteria for the “Best Value Trade-Off” consists of the following elements:

• Volume I

• Factor I: Past Performance (Recent projects, similar in size and scope)

• Factor II: Technical Approach

• Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

• Volume II – Price and Pro Forma Information

• Standard Form 1442 & Price Breakout Schedule, Subcontracting Plan (Large

Businesses Only), CMMC Level Certification

• All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price.

• Submit your best proposal the 1st time. If we receive an initial proposal that is awardable, discussions may not be opened.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

• Governing Policy for PLAs

• Executive Order 14063 establishes a policy to require Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale federal construction projects.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.5 implements this policy.

• The requirement generally applies to federal construction projects with an estimated total cost of $35 million or more.

• The policy requires agencies to analyze the project and determine if a PLA will advance the Government's interests in achieving economy and efficiency.

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS

• The Role of Industry Feedback

• The FAR includes provisions for granting an exception to the PLA requirement based on specific criteria.

• Market Research is the primary tool the Government uses to make this determination.

• Your detailed, specific, and evidence-based responses to market surveys directly inform the Government's analysis.

• Generic or unsupported statements have less impact than specific, data-driven feedback.

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS CONT’D

• We will utilize the Electronic Receipt of Proposal process via the PIEE Solicitation Module – Instructions will be located in the solicitation package

• Proposals uploaded to PIEE

• Don’t wait until the last minute to upload your proposal.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Crystal Harbin Deputy for Small Business

Louisville District

SBO-LRL@usace.army.mil

Courtney Luckett Small Business Professional

Louisville District

• The Small Business Participation Plan is a rated evaluation factor in all unrestricted procurements

• Both large and small business offerors must submit a participation plan

• The participation plan is based on total contract value

• The Small Business Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal. The percentage will be included the solicitation.

• Small Business primes self-performance counts as Small Business Participation

• Large Business offerors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan

• Mandated by FAR 19.702

• This is not a rated element as a part of the Source Selection process but the offeror shall submit an acceptable plan prior to award

• The subcontracting plan is based on total subcontracted dollars

• Failure to comply in good faith is in material breach of the contract

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN &

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

OBTAIN INFORMATION

• Attend Site Visits, Pre-Proposal Conferences, & Industry Days

• Obtain copies of attendee listings for subcontracting opportunities

• Register as an Interested Vendor on SAM

• Attend Workshops, Conferences, Trade Fairs

• Construction & IDIQ Forecast is maintained on the Business with Us page of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division website, https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/

• We anticipate executing approximately $1.5B in FY26 through both small and large businesses.

• Contracting opportunities are posted in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. Use “W912QR” to search for Louisville District projects.

• Actively Respond to Sources Sought Notices (Market Surveys) posted to SAM

• Actively Respond to Competitive Requirements posted to SAM (limited number of sole source opportunities)

OPPORTUNITIES

Paul McCarty Lead Engineer

USACE Huntsville Center

LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (LCAAP)

MICROGRID AND COMBINED HEAT AND POWER

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Todd Jennings Project Engineer

USACE Louisville District

LCAAP BACKGROUND

• 3,943 Acre site, production began in 1941.

• Over 375 buildings, many WW II-Era buildings remain.

• Small Caliber Ammunition Development, Manufacturing, & Testing.

• Over 1 Billion rounds per year

• Government Owned – Contractor Operated (GOCO) Facility. Olin- Winchester is the current operating contractor.

• Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program. Construction of a new NGSW manufacturing facility for next 5+ Years.

• Employee access badges must be renewed every 30 days.

• All vehicles searched. POVs and delivery vehicles.

• Each vehicle must have either a temporary or a permanent identification marker attached.

• Real IDs required as of 7 May 2025.

• Upon verification of identity, the individual will be vetted through multiple law enforcement databases

• Denials:

• Warrants

• Domestic Violence Charges

• Other Derogatory Information

• For large projects highly recommend a dedicated staff position assigned to track and manage the continuous badging of personnel and vehicles during the project.

Mismanagement has the potential to impact the project schedule’s critical path.

LCAAP SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

15 MW CHP PLANT WITH MICROGRID

The proposed project is a Design-Bid-Build construction of a microgrid system powered by two 7.5 MW combined heat and power (CHP) combustion turbines with dual-fuel capable natural gas and propane fuel systems that make a 15 MW CHP power/heat production plant. The CHP will include heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and supplemental exhaust duct firing along with a black start diesel generator. The project will include all electrical distribution equipment and underground duct bank needed to connect to the existing electrical infrastructure. Microgrid controls will be installed to manage various modes of operation to include parallel mode with existing utility, island mode, and black start mode.

Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000

POP: 1,014 Calendar Days

Advertise: March 2026

Award: July/August 2026

Any similarities to manufacturer’s equipment is not intended to be a preference for that manufacturer.

Two each 7.5 MW/12.47 kV Low NOx Turbine Generators (Dual Fuel – NG/Propane)

Two each Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) – 60,000 lbs/hr steam each (full fire)

One 1,250-kW/480-V Black-Start Diesel Generator for System Restoration

New 6” Natural Gas (NG) Feed with two each Natural Gas Compressors (105 – 325 psig)

Six each large LPG Propane Tanks with associated LPG Pumps/Steam Vaporizer

Three each Feed Water Pumps replaced at existing heating plant

Steam/Condensate systems (Medium Press ~ 125 psig) to tie into existing system

Supporting Steam Heat Trace, Compressed Air, Condensate Polisher, Life Safety, etc.

Mechanical Systems integrated with New Microgrid Control System Not intended to be all inclusive– refer to plans and specs. All capacities/ratings are nominal values.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF PROJECT (MECHANICAL)

Complete Microgrid Control System Controlled from New Control Room with HMI

All underground electric, fiber optic, protective relays, tap changers, cathodic, lightning, etc.

Six each Medium Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers

Two each Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and Circuit Breakers

Five each Modular Switchgear Enclosures and all Integrated Systems

Five each Medium Voltage Transformers

Two each Resistance Grounding Systems (one per turbine)

Twelve each Potential Voltage Transformers for Measurement

All Associated Programming/Commissioning to Integrate/Synchronize with Substations

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF PROJECT (ELECTRICAL)

Not intended to be all inclusive – refer to plans and specs

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF PROJECT – OTHER DISCIPLINES

Not intended to be all inclusive – refer to plans and specs

All Required Environmental to include Air Permitting and Select Removal of Hazardous Materials

New Control Room, Comm Room, Break Room, and Restroom within existing building and associated MEP and Integration with Existing Heating Plant Controls & HVAC Controls

All Structural and Seismic to Include Pipe/Cable Tray Support Bridges, Equipment Pads and Support Structures

All Site Civil to Include Perimeter Fencing, Access Drives, Sidewalks, Turnstile Access, Backfill, Pea Gravel, etc.

Local Monitoring Cameras and Access Control

All Work for New NG, Electric, Fiber Optic, Steam, Condensate, Propane, Compressed Air, Water, Waste, etc.

Three each Mechanical Equipment Enclosures for Compressed Air, Condensate, Steam Heat Trace, Propane

All Required Work to Integrate/Commission CHP with Existing Electrical Power and Steam Heating Systems

All Required Demo to Include Removal and Disposal of Two Existing 50-year Reciprocating Generators

Design After Award of Select Systems as noted in the Specifications

New CHP Site

BLDG 15

LCAAP INSTALLATION – NEW CHP SITE

Any similarities to manufacturer’s equipment is not intended to be a preference for that manufacturer. Drawing NOT intended to be all inclusive.

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Lay Down Job Trailer Area

29RENDERING LCAAP INSTALLATION SITE PLAN

Any similarities to manufacturer’s equipment is not intended to be a preference for that manufacturer. Drawing NOT intended to be all inclusive.

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30EXISTING BUILDING 15 HEATING PLANT

Any similarities to manufacturer’s equipment is not intended to be a preference for that manufacturer. Drawing NOT intended to be all inclusive.

31EXISTING BUILDING 15 HEATING PLANT

Any similarities to manufacturer’s equipment is not intended to be a preference for that manufacturer. Drawing NOT intended to be all inclusive.

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• Register at SAM.gov to obtain and respond to solicitations

• The basis for award is the Best Value Trade Off Process using the Source Selection Evaluation Criteria and submittal requirements provided in the solicitation.

• Unrestricted solicitations require a small business participation plan to be submitted by all offerors, regardless of business size.

• Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power project is scheduled for bids due in:

• End of April 2026 (Tentative) via Solicitation W912QR26RA041

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Email questions to: Alexa.L.Dukes@usace.army.mil by 3PM Eastern today

• Interested in connecting with potential partners?

• Email Alexa.L.Dukes@usace.army.mil with the following details:

- Name:

- Company Name:

- Phone Number:

- Email Address:

- Prime or Subcontractor Status:

- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): (For USACE only)

The slides, Questions/Responses, and Company List will be published as attachments to the Virtual Industry Day posting on SAM.gov.

QUESTIONS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES