Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Power Generation and Microgrid Project
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP W912QR26RA033) for the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Power Generation and Microgrid Project in Anniston, AL. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside seeks to construct a microgrid system with full islanding capability and energy resiliency. The estimated value is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Proposals are due June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Project Scope
The project involves the construction of a microgrid system at ANAD to provide full islanding capability and energy resiliency. This includes an onsite, automated energy control/generation storage management system. The microgrid will integrate new and existing generation assets with the Nichols, Demil, and Eulaton 46kV/12.47kV substations to enable islanding for all critical loads. The design must comply with Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-066 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 - $100,000,000 (Target ceiling: $46,000,000.00)
- Period of Performance: 724 calendar days from notice to proceed.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Product Service Code: Y1NZ (Construction Of Other Utilities)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 29, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
- Evaluation Basis: Best Value Trade-Off process. Proposals will be evaluated on:
- Past Performance (most important)
- Technical Approach
- Price
- Proposal Structure: Volume I (Past Performance and Technical Approach), Volume II (Price and Proforma Information).
- Pricing: A detailed Price Breakout Schedule requires pricing for five line items, including primary facility construction, generators, switchgear, site work, and electrical utility. Specific instructions on markups and coordination with Alabama Power are provided.
- Wage Rates: Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Heavy Construction Projects in Calhoun County, AL, as per the provided Wage Rates document.
Mandatory Requirements & Site Visit
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award. Offerors must have their CMMC status posted in SPRS.
- Access to Restricted Documents: To obtain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) documents, contractors must have an active SAM registration and a current BASIC confidence level in SPRS. Access requests should be emailed to MAJ Lesa Sylve (lesa.b.sylve@usace.army.mil) with CAGE Code and UEI.
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 08:30 a.m. Central Time at Building 251, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL. Registration is mandatory by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, by notifying Codie McManus (Codie.A.McManus@usace.army.mil) and Chris Martin (Christopher.D.Martin@usace.army.mil).
- Contact: Primary point of contact is Lesa Sylve (lesa.b.sylve@usace.army.mil, 502-315-6784).