Alabama Power BWT Electrical Utility Service J&A
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Department of the Army, W074 ENDIST MOBILE, is publishing a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract (W9127826CA006) to procure electrical utility services for the Black Warrior & Tombigbee (BW&T) Demopolis/Holt Project Office. This is a sole-source procurement for Alabama Power Company due to state law. The J&A was published on March 4, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A provides the justification for awarding a sole-source contract to Alabama Power Company for electric utility services. The services are essential for site offices, parks, and compounds at the BW&T Demopolis/Holt Project Office. The procurement is conducted using other than full and open competition, citing Alabama State Law (§ 37-14-1) which establishes exclusive service territories for electric suppliers, making Alabama Power Company the only legally authorized provider for this specific geographic area.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Funding: Non-expiring Operation & Maintenance General (O&MG) funding
- Period of Performance: Ten (10) years
- Estimated Cost: The J&A includes an estimate of future costs with an annual increase based on average yearly costs from 2026-2036.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source procurement to Alabama Power Company. There is no set-aside designation as competition is precluded by Alabama State Law (§ 37-14-1), which grants Alabama Power Company exclusive service rights in the project's location.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission requirements or evaluation criteria for potential bidders.
Additional Notes
The authority for this sole-source action is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5. Failure to approve this justification would result in a complete loss of power, posing significant safety and security hazards. Market research confirmed no other sources are available. The contract will include an annual review to explore competitive alternatives and market changes.