Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Fort Buchanan Microgrid

    Sol. W912QR-26-R-A028SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)LOUISVILLE, KY
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    closes May 1, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 7, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    237130
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Y1NZ
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build construction project at Fort Buchanan to establish a microgrid. This includes the installation of diesel generators, a battery energy storage system, and a microgrid control system. The project aims to enhance energy resiliency and will be a General Small Business Set-Aside with a contract duration of 1,141 days.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    W912QR-26-R-A028
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    April 7, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237130AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    Y1NZ
    Contract Code
    2100
    Primary Contact
    Henry Caldera
    State
    KY
    ZIP Code
    40202-2230
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    This is a Design-Bid-Build Construction project to provide an installation-level microgrid at Fort Buchanan consisting of approximately 8 MW of new diesel generators and 4 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), as an option. In addition, the project will install a microgrid control system including, but not limited to, paralleling switchgear, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers, protective relaying and fiber optic communication connections. The project will install twelve 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant, diesel fuel tanks with a fuel polishing system to sustain critical operations continuously for 14 days. The microgrid will include integration of existing large-scale onsite generation (4.65 MW from solar photovoltaic (PV) array and two 275 kW wind turbines). The project also includes site work, start-up commissioning, interconnection agreement, assessment & authorization and all associated costs. The microgrid system will support energy resiliency by providing on-site energy generation, this includes the installation of diesel generators, microgrid control system, electrical interconnection switchgear, interconnection circuit wirings, and modification to the existing electrical distribution system as necessary to establish the Fort Buchanan microgrid network. The net metering and interconnection agreements will require approval from the utility provider, LUMA. The Contract Duration is one thousand one hundred forty-one (1,141) calendar days from Notice to Proceed. TYPE OF CONTRACT AND NAICS: This RFP will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this effort is 237130. Size Limitation is $45,000,000.00 TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This acquisition will be a General Small Business SET-ASIDE procurement.

    Key dates

    1. April 7, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 1, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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