Construction Services of a Power Generation Microgrid at Cape Cod Space Force Station in Bourne, MA

Amendment / Modification

This document is an amendment to the original solicitation. It provides detailed instructions and requirements for proposal submission, including:

• Electronic Submission: All submissions must be made electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module. Paper copies, CDROMs, email, or facsimile submissions will not be accepted.
• File Size Limitations: PIEE supports files up to 1.9 GB per file, with no limit on the number of files. Offerors may break down large files into smaller sections.
• File Naming Convention: A specific naming convention is provided for electronic files to ensure proper processing.
• Proposal Format: Each volume should be submitted in digital format, with changes clearly marked. Specific font sizes, margins, and page setup parameters are detailed.
• Volume Structure: Proposals are to be submitted in three volumes: Volume I (Past Performance & Management Approach), Volume II (Small Business Participation Commitment Document), and Volume III (Price).
• Page Limits: Specific page limits are defined for Volume I (20 pages for Past Performance) and Volume II (N/A). Pages exceeding limits will not be read or evaluated.
• Past Performance Requirements: Offerors must describe up to three similar projects completed within the last eight years, detailing project description, contract type, role, cost, and specialized construction features. Projects must meet specific criteria for relevance, including a minimum construction cost of $50,000,000 and involvement of at least three disciplines. Higher ratings may be given for projects meeting additional criteria.
• Management Approach Requirements: This section requires a management plan including an organizational chart, narrative description of the approach, and details on duties, roles, and responsibilities for critical personnel.
• Small Business Participation: Offerors must demonstrate their planned small business usage, with a minimum quantitative requirement of 20% for Small Business. Goals for other socio-economic categories must also be provided.
• Price Submission: Volume III will be a firm-fixed-price submission, evaluated for reasonableness.
• Joint Venture and Mentor Protégé Agreements: These agreements must be submitted with the proposal if applicable.
• Project Labor Agreements: PLAs must be submitted in accordance with FAR 22.504(b) and FAR 52.222-34.

This amendment significantly details and modifies the submission requirements, proposal format, and evaluation criteria for the solicitation. It outlines the structure of the proposal volumes, the content required for each, and the evaluation factors (Past Performance, Management Approach, Small Business Participation, and Price).

This amendment directly impacts proposal deadlines by providing detailed instructions on how and when to submit. It also clarifies and expands upon the requirements for each submission volume, directly affecting how offerors must prepare and structure their proposals to meet the evaluation criteria.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment updates Factor 1 of the proposal solicitation requirements and responds to Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Miscellaneous text within Section 00 21 00 - Instructions has been modified to clarify submission requirements and the evaluation approach.

• The submission requirements, including proposal submission requirements and evaluation approach (basis for award and evaluation criteria), are now included as an attachment to the solicitation.

• Amendment 0001 specifically updates Factor 1 submission requirements. Refer to the attached "Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria, as amended."

• Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

• Factor 1 of the proposal solicitation requirements

• Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria (as an attachment)

• The amendment modifies submission requirements and the evaluation approach. Bidders should refer to the updated attachment for "Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria, as amended."

• Question: Is PPE required for the site visit?

• Answer: No PPE is required for the site visit.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks a contractor for the Construction of a Power Generation Microgrid project at CCSFS. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the Tradeoff Process, aiming for the overall best value to the Government.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment) Solicitation module. Specific file naming conventions are required for submission.

This will result in a firm-fixed-price Construction contract.

• Submission: Electronic submission via PIEE is mandatory. No paper, CDROMs, email, or fax will be accepted. Offerors must ensure timely upload and keep confirmation records.
• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) based on four factors: Past Performance, Management Approach, Small Business Participation Commitment Document, and Price. Non-price factors are more important than price. A "Neutral Confidence" rating is required for Past Performance, and "Acceptable" for Management Approach and Small Business Participation. The award will be based on best value, not necessarily the lowest price.
• Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted no later than the date and time specified on the solicitation document. Late submissions will not be considered.

This solicitation applies to both large and small businesses. Specific requirements for Small Business Participation Commitment are detailed.

• Offerors are cautioned against merely "parroting" requirements; sufficient detail is needed for evaluation.
• Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
• Revised pages in proposals must be of a different color and marked with a vertical line.
• Specific formatting requirements for font size, spacing, and margins are provided.
• The document outlines detailed requirements for each of the four evaluation volumes: Past Performance & Management Approach, Small Business Participation Commitment Document, and Price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction of a Power Generation Microgrid at the Cape Cod Space Force Station in Bourne, MA. The estimated price range for this project is between $100,000,000 to $250,000,000.

• Construction of a Power Generation Microgrid

• HEMP Shielding Improvements

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies Systems with Bypass

• Facility Security Improvements

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 15 calendar days from notice to proceed to begin performance, and 1456 calendar days to complete performance.

• Proposals are due by 01:00 PM ET on February 18, 2026.

• Offers will be evaluated, and the Best Value to the Government will be awarded.

• Key deadlines: Technical inquiries and questions are due by 1:00 PM ET on February 4, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 237130

• Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

• Offerors must be registered and active in the SAM database.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification is required prior to award.

• Drawings titled "CAPE COD SPACE FORCE STATION (CCSFS), MASSACHUSETTS, CONSTRUCTION OF A POWER GENERATION MICROGRID, PN DBHQ211077," including G-001 and Volumes 1-4, dated October 2025.

• Specifications titled "CONSTRUCTION OF A POWER GENERATION MICROGRID, CAPE COD SPACE FORCE STATION, BOURNE, MA," dated September 2025.

• Interested parties may request drawings/specifications by emailing TYLER.S.MARYAK@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

• A site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026, and January 15, 2026. Personnel information must be submitted by January 2, 2026.

• Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are required.

• FAR Clause 52.222-34 - Project Labor Agreement is applicable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Cape Cod Space Force Station - Visitor Request Sheet," is a form required for requesting access to the restricted area at Cape Cod Space Force Station (SFS). It is used to collect necessary information for visitor access and security.

• Fields include Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Date of Birth, Last 4 of SSN, Driver's License Number, and State of Issue.
• A section for Camera/Computer Make/Model and Serial Number is included.
• A note explicitly states that Cell Phones are not allowed in the restricted area at Cape Cod SFS.

Bidders must be aware of and comply with these security requirements. Personnel requiring access to the restricted area will need to have their information submitted via this or a similar visitor request process. This form highlights specific restrictions, such as the prohibition of cell phones, and the need for prior approval for electronic devices, which may impact on-site operations and personnel planning.

Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of specific brand-name Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) power filters manufactured by TSS USA Manufacturing for the Power Generation Microgrid project at Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS). The procurement is for Building 4, which is critical to the PAVE Phased Array Warning System (PAWS) mission. The filters are needed to protect against Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) and High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulses (HEMP) to ensure continuous operation and national security.

• Procurement of two (2) 4,000 AMP (model LV1A-H-4L-4000A-480V) and two (2) 3,000 AMP (model LV1A-H-4L-3000A-480V) TSS USA Manufacturing power filters.

• These filters are required for four incoming power feeders to Building 4.

• The filters must meet HEMP protection requirements and Military Standards (MIL-STD-188-125-1A).

• The filters must have a compact footprint compatible with site constraints, including specific depth and clearance requirements.

• The acquisition will be a firm-fixed-price construction project.

• The solicitation will be unrestricted, Best Value Trade-off, competed under FAR Part 15.

• Estimated award in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, with construction completed in FY 2030.

• The total estimated construction cost is not explicitly stated but is expected to be completed in FY 2030.

• The solicitation will specify that offerors must procure only the cited brand-name product (TSS USA Manufacturing).

• Market research confirmed that TSS USA Manufacturing is the only brand available that meets the ampacity, HEMP protection, and space constraint requirements.

• A Sources Sought notice was posted, and a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source was published, with no responses received.

• A draft solicitation was issued for comment, and no responses indicated that the brand-name requirement would preclude proposals.

• The solicitation will be unrestricted.

• It was determined that no small business respondent had the capability and bonding capacity to meet the contract requirements.

• This is a one-time purchase of the filters.

• The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District (NAE) is the servicing agency.

• The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) & (c) for brand-name descriptions.

• TSS Manufacturing meets FAR Buy American requirements.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies and approves the procurement of Electric Power, Inc. (EPI) 480V, 4,000A Shielding Disconnect Switches (SDS) for the Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS) Power Generation Microgrid project. The acquisition is necessary for the continued operation of the CCSFS, a critical facility integral to the PAVE PAWS mission, which is part of the nation's defense network.

• Procurement of Electric Power, Inc. (EPI) 480V, 4,000A Shielding Disconnect Switches (SDS).

• The SDS are required to protect against High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) events and are a component of the Point-of-Entry (POE) protection for new incoming power feeders to Building 4.

• The switches must meet MIL STD 188-125-1A requirements for transient suppression/attenuation.

• The switches must be remotely operable from within the HEMP barrier during a HEMP event.

• The acquisition strategy is an unrestricted, Best Value Trade-off solicitation under FAR Part 15.

• The solicitation is expected to be awarded in FY2026, with construction completed in FY2030.

• The estimated cost for the brand-name SDS is redacted in the document.

• The solicitation will specify that all offerors must procure the cited brand-name product (EPI SDS).

• This procurement is being conducted on an "other than full and open competition" basis, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.302-1(c)(1) due to the unique capabilities of the EPI product.

• Market research confirmed that no other manufacturer currently offers a SDS solution that meets both the MIL STD 188-125-1A requirements and the remote operation capability.

• A Notice of Intent (NOI) posted on SAM.gov received no responses.

• Electric Power, Inc. meets FAR Buy American requirements.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) brand-name fire alarm system components for the Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS) Power Generation Microgrid project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the servicing agency for this acquisition, which is part of a larger construction contract to build a microgrid.

• The acquisition requires JCI fire alarm system components (Fire Alarm Control Unit, Network Communication Modules, pull stations, smoke detectors, motioning modules, control modules, and relay modules).

• These new components must be compatible with the existing JCI fire alarm system, which uses proprietary communication protocols.

• The system must meet Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code requirements.

• JCI technicians are required for reprogramming the existing fire alarm panel to integrate the new components.

• The overall construction contract is a firm-fixed-price, Best Value Trade-off solicitation.

• The contract is expected to be awarded in FY2026, with construction completed in FY2030.

• The estimated cost for the JCI fire alarm components is not explicitly stated but is part of the overall construction cost.

• This J&A is for a competitive solicitation where offerors will be required to include the provision and installation of these specific JCI brand-name components.

• The solicitation will be unrestricted.

• Market research indicated that no small business respondents had the capability and bonding capacity for the entire contract.

• This is a sole-source justification for the brand-name components only, not for the entire construction contract.

• Efforts to obtain competition included a Sources Sought notice and a Notice of Intent (NOI), but no viable alternatives were found that meet the complex mission requirements.

• The brand-name requirement is essential for system compatibility, continuity, and safety.