Repair Transformer Station 24, Bldg. 643, USAG Bavaria, Grafenwöhr Military Community, Rose Barracks

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command seeks sealed bids for repair and replacement of Transformer Station 24, Building 643, at USAG Bavaria, Grafenwoehr Military Community, Rose Barracks, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 14:00 hours local time. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Chemnitz, Germany (postal code 09114). The work encompasses complete dismantling of existing medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical infrastructure, demolition of the existing transformer building, and construction of a new reinforced concrete transformer facility measuring approximately 12.60 by 3.30 by 3.20 meters with a pitched gable roof. The new station will house two transformers (one 630 kilovolt-ampere and one 614 kilovolt-ampere), a 24 kilovolt medium-voltage switchboard with six circuit breaker sections, one 20 kilovolt-ampere oil-immersed transformer, battery backup systems for medium-voltage circuit breakers, a low-voltage switchboard, and re-routed medium and low-voltage cables throughout the facility. Work must conform to German DIN standards, VOB Part C, and VDE electrical regulations, particularly DIN 18382 for systems up to 36 kilovolt.

Contractor responsibilities include developing a Quality Control Plan, obtaining authorization to work in Germany with English translations submitted, submitting a Safety and Health Protection Plan if applicable, managing debris disposal per German environmental law, and complying with UFC 4-010-06, DOD 8510.0, and NIST SP 853 cyber security requirements. Personnel must complete AT Level I training, pass security clearance requirements, hold current German electrical installation certifications, and obtain switching authorization for 24 kilovolt network work. Work occurs Monday through Friday, 07:30 to 16:00 hours, excluding U.S. and German national holidays. The contractor must commence work within 30 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete all work within 540 calendar days. Bids must be submitted in Euros. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 09:00 hours at Gate 1 of Vilseck Main Entrance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; price is the sole evaluation criterion and no discussions are anticipated. Performance and payment bonds are not required. Amendment 0002, which adjusted door height to 2.10 meters, has been rescinded; offerors must base proposals on the original 2.36-meter door height specification. The contracting officer is Matthew S. Boals; Jereme Kemp is available for technical questions at 09641-70-526-8702 or Jereme.a.kemp.civ@army.mil.