Department of War Nationwide Coal-based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Amendment / Modification

• The proposal due date has been changed.

• Block 8 of the SF 1449 has been modified.

• The proposal due date is extended to 14 July 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation SP0604-26-R-0409. It provides clarifications and updates to the original solicitation.

• Authority: Reinforces Executive Order 14386 and related orders concerning strengthening U.S. National Defense through coal-fired power generation and secure domestic coal supplies.
• Supply Resource: Clarifies that the solicitation is for the procurement of coal-based electricity through Task Order (TO) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and does not involve construction, operation, or maintenance of new power generation facilities.
• Contract Term: The IDIQ contract term will not exceed 5 years, and any executed TO-PPA will not exceed 10 years.
• Customers: Department of War (DoW) Installations within the United States.
• Scope of Work: The government seeks to procure electricity from existing commercial coal-fired power generation facilities. Offerors must provide electricity and ancillary services. The government is interested in approaches that enhance grid reliability, prevent blackouts, and support mission assurance.
• Industry Day: A collaborative Industry Day will be held on April 22, 2026, from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Pre-registration is required by April 15, 2026, via email to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil. A maximum of two registrants per company are allowed. Answers to questions will be posted within 7 days.
• Submission Deadline: Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
• Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Price is the most important factor, followed by Technical Capability, and then Past Performance.
• Task Order Awards: Fair opportunity will be provided to all awardees for each task order. Task order awards are anticipated to be firm-fixed-price.
• Submission Requirements: Responses must be submitted electronically to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil. Offerors must identify any exceptions to terms and conditions and provide rationale. The technical proposal must address specific questions regarding DoW installations, supply arrangements, pricing models, and strategy for securing retail electric suppliers. Past performance and price for delivery to the Pentagon are also required.

This amendment modifies various sections of the original solicitation, including clarifications on authority, scope, contract terms, industry day details, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation SP0604-26-R-0409, with an effective date of March 13, 2026. It modifies the contract/order as described in Item 14.

• The "Description of Amendment/Modification" section states that changes are highlighted in the attached revised solicitation.

• The document references "Changes are highlighted in the attached revised solicitation" in Item 14.

• The amendment does not explicitly state changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements on its face, but refers to changes within the revised solicitation.

• The "The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14" statement indicates that offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date for receipt of offers, or as amended. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer.

• If an offeror desires to change an offer already submitted, such change must be made by telegram or letter, referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers, and received prior to the opening hour and date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (SP0604-26-R-0409) is for a nationwide Coal-Based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to support the Department of War (DoW) installations within the Continental United States (CONUS). The acquisition is driven by Executive Order 14386, which emphasizes the importance of coal-fired power generation and secure domestic coal supplies for national and economic security. The government seeks to strengthen grid reliability, prevent blackouts, enhance on-site fuel security, and support mission assurance for defense and intelligence facilities.

• Award of firm fixed-price contract(s) for coal-based Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

• The contract will involve the construction, provision, testing, operation, management, maintenance, and eventual removal of a coal-based Energy Production Facility (EPF).

• The EPF shall be owned and operated by the Contractor.

• The Supply Resource must be constructed, operated, and maintained under full NEPA compliance.

• The government is interested in approaches that would strengthen grid reliability, prevent blackouts, enhance on-site fuel security, and support mission assurance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Contract Term: May not exceed 30 years, including construction, testing, energy production, delivery, and EPF removal.

• Period of Performance: Commences on the effective date of award and ends at a date to be determined, unless terminated earlier.

• Delivery Period: Begins the first of the month following the Commercial Operation Date (COD), which is TBD.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: 15 May 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Price (most important) and Combined Technical/Risk (less important).

• Technical Proposal Requirements: Include specific CONUS locations, company's ability to support long-term PPAs (up to 30 years), a preliminary project schedule, and any additional factors regarding industry's ability to provide coal-based power.

• Price Proposal Requirements: Explanation of preferred pricing structure and its advantages.

• Subcontracting Plan: A completed subcontracting plan is required.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 221112 (Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution).

• Size Standard: 950 employees.

• An Industry Day will be held on April 22, 2026, from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Pre-registration is required by April 15, 2026, via email to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to contract terms, payment, disputes, and various compliance requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation SP0604-26-R-0409 incorporates the following changes:

• Contact Information: Phone numbers in Block 7B of the SF 1449 are updated to 445-737-9539 and 445-737-6129.
• NAICS Code: The NAICS Code in Block 10 of the SF 1449 is amended to 221112 with a Size Standard of 950 employees.
• Schedule of Supplies/Services: Block 20 of the SF 1449 is amended to reflect "Department of War Implementing Executive (EO) Order 14386 Nationwide through Coal-Based Power Purchase Agreement(s) (PPA)."
• Section B.1(a) - Authority: The authority is amended to include Executive Order 14386, emphasizing the importance of coal-fired power generation and domestic coal supplies for national and economic security. The government intends to award firm fixed-price contracts under 10 U.S.C. § 2922(a) for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
• Section B.2(a) - General Performance Requirements: The government intends to award PPA Contracts under 10 U.S.C. §2922a for energy or fuel for military installations. The government is interested in approaches that enhance grid reliability, prevent blackouts, improve on-site fuel security, and support mission assurance for defense and intelligence facilities, consistent with Executive Order 14386.
• Section E.2(a)(2) - Proposal Requirements: The description of the company's ability to support long-term PPA supply arrangements under 10 U.S.C. § 2922a is amended. Offerors must now describe their experience with contracts up to 30 years, potential contract structures, and commercial considerations influencing their willingness to enter into such agreements.

SF 1449 Blocks 7B, 10, and 20; Section B.1(a); Section B.2(a); and Section E.2(a)(2) of the solicitation.

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The solicitation's requirements, particularly regarding the description of long-term PPA experience and related considerations, have been modified. Bidders should review these changes carefully when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for coal-based power generation to support the Department of War (DoW) installations nationwide. The acquisition is driven by Executive Order 14386, which emphasizes strengthening national defense through America's clean coal power generation fleet and ensuring secure domestic coal supplies. The government aims to award firm-fixed-price contract(s) for energy or fuel for military installations within the Continental United States (CONUS), with a focus on enhancing grid reliability, preventing blackouts, and supporting mission assurance for defense and intelligence facilities.

• Construction, provision, testing, operation, management, maintenance, and eventual removal of a coal-based Energy Production Facility (EPF).

• The EPF shall be owned and operated by the Contractor.

• Compliance with full NEPA environmental requirements.

• Support for long-term supply arrangements (up to 30 years).

• Potential for strengthening grid reliability, enhancing on-site fuel security, and supporting mission assurance.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Contract Term: May not exceed 30 years, including construction, testing, energy production, delivery, and EPF removal.

• Period of Performance: To be determined at award.

• Delivery Period: To begin the first of the month following the Commercial Operation Date (COD).

• Energy Profile and COD: To Be Determined (TBD).

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering the following factors in descending order of importance: Price (most important), and Combined Technical / Risk (less important than price).

• Offerors must identify any exceptions to terms and conditions and provide rationale.

• Technical Proposal requirements include identifying CONUS locations, describing company capabilities for long-term supply, providing a project schedule, and identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

• Price proposal requires an explanation of the preferred pricing structure and its advantages.

• A completed Subcontracting Plan is required.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 221118 (Electric Power Generation).

• Size Standard: 700 employees.

• An Industry Day will be held on April 22, 2026, from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Pre-registration is required by April 15, 2026, via email to DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil. Limited to 2 registrants per company.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda provided.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment III - Offeror Reps and Certs," contains representations and certifications that offerors must complete and submit as part of their proposal. It supplements the representations and certifications found on SAM.gov.

This attachment includes several key provisions requiring offeror certification:

• FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS: Requires offerors to certify whether they have current active Federal contracts and grants exceeding $10,000,000. If they do, they must represent that their information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete regarding any criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings with specific dispositions within the last five years.
• FAR 52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS: For proposals exceeding $7 million, offerors must certify that they have filed all Federal tax returns for the preceding three years, have not been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and have no unsatisfied Federal tax assessments older than 90 days (unless under an approved agreement or proceeding).
• DFARS 252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION: Requires offerors to represent whether they provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services to the Government as part of their offered products or services.
• DFARS 252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION: If an offeror represented in DFARS 252.204-7016 that they do provide such equipment/services, they must further represent whether they will provide them for this solicitation. If they will, detailed disclosures regarding the equipment/services, their use, and the entities involved are required.

Offerors must carefully review each provision, determine the correct certification (checking the appropriate box or providing required information), and ensure all representations and certifications are accurate and complete. Failure to properly complete these sections may impact the evaluation of the offer or the ability to be considered for award. The document highlights specific requirements related to responsibility, tax compliance, and the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" form, required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.219-9. It is used by offerors to outline their goals and procedures for subcontracting with small businesses, including specific categories like Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SD-VOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• Offeror Information: Name and address, type of plan (Individual or Commercial), solicitation number or effective period.
• Contract Value & Projected Sales: Fields for total contract value and total projected sales for commercial plans.
• Subcontracting Goals (Part 1): Details planned dollar amounts and percentages for subcontracting to large businesses (LB) and various small business categories (SB, VOSB, SD-VOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB). It also requires a description of the types of supplies and services to be subcontracted.
• Subcontracting Procedures (Part 2): Outlines methods for identifying potential sources, administering the subcontracting program, and developing goals. It includes sections for the individual administering the program and methods used for outreach.
• Subcontracting Plan Management (Part 3): Certifies the offeror's agreement to manage the plan, including assisting small businesses, providing consideration in make-or-buy decisions, counseling firms, confirming certifications, providing notice of penalties for misrepresentation, and including subcontracting clauses in subcontracts. It also details reporting requirements (ISR, SSR) and record-keeping obligations.
• Agreement and Approval Signatures (Part 4): Sections for offeror agreement, review, and approval by Contracting Officer, Division Chief, and Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative.
• Terms and Definitions: Clarifies terms such as Commercial Plan, Individual Plan, and various small business categories.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the government's expectations regarding small business participation. Bidders must complete and submit this plan as part of their proposal, demonstrating their commitment and strategy for meeting subcontracting goals. The details within this plan can influence proposal evaluation and contract award, particularly for opportunities with specific small business set-aside requirements or goals.