Bulk Electrical Services at NS Rota

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Central is seeking market research and input for a future firm fixed-price solicitation for bulk electrical services at Naval Station Rota in Spain. The solicitation will seek supply and transmission of approximately 91,710 megawatt hours of electricity annually to the base over a one-year base period with two one-year options. Responses to the sources sought notice are requested by November 29, 2023 to inform development of the solicitation planned for later in 2024. The agency is interested in various fixed and variable pricing options, contract terms, risk management approaches, renewable energy alternatives, and potential for an industry day.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Based on the draft solicitation, the projected annual electricity consumption at NS Rota is approximately 91,710 megawatt hours. The current incumbent and potential awardees would include Spanish electric utilities with experience supplying high voltage electricity. Questions cover pricing structures and responses are due by November 29th to inform planning for the follow-on solicitation.