Department of War Nationwide Coal-based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
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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 Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy), under the Department of Defense, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP SP060426R0409) for a Nationwide Coal-based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This UNRESTRICTED opportunity seeks proposals for the construction, operation, and maintenance of coal-based Energy Production Facilities (EPFs) on Department of War (DoW) installations within the Continental United States (CONUS). The initiative is driven by Executive Order 14386, emphasizing coal's role in national and economic security. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires offerors to provide for the construction, provision, testing, operation, management, maintenance, and eventual removal of any coal-based Energy Production Facility (EPF) constructed on DoW installations within CONUS. The EPF shall be owned and operated by the Contractor. Key objectives include enhancing grid reliability, preventing blackouts, and supporting mission assurance for defense and intelligence facilities. Compliance with full NEPA environmental requirements is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Contract Term: May not exceed 30 years, encompassing construction, testing, energy production, delivery, and EPF removal.
- NAICS Code: 221118 (Electric Power Generation) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 15, 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 proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering Price (most important) and Combined Technical / Risk (less important than price).
- Technical Proposal Requirements: Must identify CONUS locations, describe company capabilities for long-term supply, provide a project schedule, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
- Price Proposal Requirements: An explanation of the preferred pricing structure and its advantages is required.
- Required Attachments: Offeror Representations and Certifications (Attachment III) and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment IV) are mandatory.
Key Compliance Requirements
- Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award and not appear on any exclusion lists (e.g., OFAC-SDN, BIS-DPL, SAM exclusions).
- Attachment III mandates certifications regarding responsibility matters (FAPIIS for contracts >$10M), tax compliance (for proposals >$7M), and representations concerning covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
- Attachment IV requires a comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan, detailing goals and procedures for engaging various small business categories (VOSB, SD-VOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB).
Additional Information
- Industry Day: 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, with a limit of 2 registrants per company.
- Contacts: Primary contact is Cynthia Ralph, and secondary is Scott Taetsch, both reachable at DLAEnergyResilience@dla.mil. For Small Business inquiries, contact 571-767-9465/9400 or dla.energy.osbp@dla.mil.