Fort Buchanan Microgrid

SOL #: W912QR-26-R-A028Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE
LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, United States

Place of Performance

San Juan, PR

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Last Updated
May 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Department of the Army, USACE Louisville District, is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build Construction project to establish an installation-level microgrid at Fort Buchanan, San Juan, Puerto Rico. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to enhance energy resiliency through on-site generation. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

Scope of Work

This project involves the construction of a microgrid system, including:

  • Installation of approximately 8 MW of new diesel generators and an optional 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
  • A comprehensive microgrid control system, paralleling switchgear, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers, protective relaying, and fiber optic communication connections.
  • Twelve 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant diesel fuel tanks with a fuel polishing system to sustain critical operations for 14 days.
  • Integration of existing large-scale onsite generation, specifically a 4.65 MW solar PV array and two 275 kW wind turbines.
  • Associated site work, start-up commissioning, interconnection agreements (requiring LUMA approval, estimated 12 months), and modifications to the existing electrical distribution system.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • NAICS: 237130 (Construction Of Other Utilities) with a size standard of $45,000,000.
  • Target Ceiling: $45,000,000.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Duration: 1,141 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module by the deadline. Hard copies will not be accepted. The award will be based on a Best Value Trade-Off process, where all non-price evaluation factors combined (Past Performance and Technical Approach) are considered approximately equal to price. The government intends to award without discussions.

  • Volume I: Past Performance and Technical Approach (Management Plan, Schedule Narrative).
  • Volume II: Price and Pro Forma Information (Standard Form 1442, Price Breakout Schedule, Joint Venture Agreements, Bonding/Financial Ability, Pre-Award Information, CMMC Level Certification).

Eligibility & Key Requirements

  • Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
  • Mandatory CMMC Level 2 (Self) or higher certification is required at the time of award, verifiable in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
  • Access to restricted solicitation documents (Controlled Unclassified Information - CUI) requires a current BASIC confidence level in SPRS and a specific email notification process to the contracting officer.
  • The Buy American Act applies, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, including utility provider (LUMA) approvals.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Henry Caldera at henry.c.caldera@usace.army.mil or 502-315-6791.

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