Notice of Intent for Brand Name Requirement as part of ERCIP Microgrid Project at Camp Roberts, California

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District intends to issue a solicitation for construction of the ERCIP Microgrid project at Camp Roberts, California. This project will require multifunction protective relays and power system controllers as part of the overall construction contract. The agency has indicated its intent to establish a sole-source brand requirement for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) equipment; however, USACE is inviting capability statements from all responsible sources that believe they can meet this requirement. Interested parties must submit written capability statements with sufficient detail demonstrating their ability to fulfill the specified requirements. All submissions must be received by 2:00 PM ET on May 1, 2026, directed to zachary.d.finn@usace.army.mil. The evaluation will consider whether submitted capability statements adequately demonstrate the submitter's capacity to meet the stated requirement.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and will be open to all responsible sources. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify an award value, budget range, or detailed timeline for project completion. The NAICS classification for this work falls under Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237130), while the PSC category is Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ). No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this notice. Interested parties should note that this is a Notice of Intent rather than an active solicitation, and the formal competitive solicitation is expected to follow after the capability statement review period concludes on May 1, 2026.