Department of War Nationwide Coal-based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for coal-based power generation to support the Department of War (DoW) installations nationwide. The acquisition is driven by Executive Order 14386, which emphasizes strengthening national defense through America's clean coal power generation fleet and ensuring secure domestic coal supplies. The government aims to award firm-fixed-price contract(s) for energy or fuel for military installations within the Continental United States (CONUS), with a focus on enhancing grid reliability, preventing blackouts, and supporting mission assurance for defense and intelligence facilities.

• Construction, provision, testing, operation, management, maintenance, and eventual removal of a coal-based Energy Production Facility (EPF).

• The EPF shall be owned and operated by the Contractor.

• Compliance with full NEPA environmental requirements.

• Support for long-term supply arrangements (up to 30 years).

• Potential for strengthening grid reliability, enhancing on-site fuel security, and supporting mission assurance.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Contract Term: May not exceed 30 years, including construction, testing, energy production, delivery, and EPF removal.

• Period of Performance: To be determined at award.

• Delivery Period: To begin the first of the month following the Commercial Operation Date (COD).

• Energy Profile and COD: To Be Determined (TBD).

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 15 May 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 offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering the following factors in descending order of importance: Price (most important), and Combined Technical / Risk (less important than price).

• Offerors must identify any exceptions to terms and conditions and provide rationale.

• Technical Proposal requirements include identifying CONUS locations, describing company capabilities for long-term supply, providing a project schedule, and identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

• Price proposal requires an explanation of the preferred pricing structure and its advantages.

• A completed Subcontracting Plan is required.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 221118 (Electric Power Generation).

• Size Standard: 700 employees.

• 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. Limited to 2 registrants per company.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda provided.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment III - Offeror Reps and Certs," contains representations and certifications that offerors must complete and submit as part of their proposal. It supplements the representations and certifications found on SAM.gov.

This attachment includes several key provisions requiring offeror certification:

• FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS: Requires offerors to certify whether they have current active Federal contracts and grants exceeding $10,000,000. If they do, they must represent that their information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete regarding any criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings with specific dispositions within the last five years.
• FAR 52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS: For proposals exceeding $7 million, offerors must certify that they have filed all Federal tax returns for the preceding three years, have not been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and have no unsatisfied Federal tax assessments older than 90 days (unless under an approved agreement or proceeding).
• DFARS 252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION: Requires offerors to represent whether they provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services to the Government as part of their offered products or services.
• DFARS 252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION: If an offeror represented in DFARS 252.204-7016 that they do provide such equipment/services, they must further represent whether they will provide them for this solicitation. If they will, detailed disclosures regarding the equipment/services, their use, and the entities involved are required.

Offerors must carefully review each provision, determine the correct certification (checking the appropriate box or providing required information), and ensure all representations and certifications are accurate and complete. Failure to properly complete these sections may impact the evaluation of the offer or the ability to be considered for award. The document highlights specific requirements related to responsibility, tax compliance, and the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" form, required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.219-9. It is used by offerors to outline their goals and procedures for subcontracting with small businesses, including specific categories like Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SD-VOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• Offeror Information: Name and address, type of plan (Individual or Commercial), solicitation number or effective period.
• Contract Value & Projected Sales: Fields for total contract value and total projected sales for commercial plans.
• Subcontracting Goals (Part 1): Details planned dollar amounts and percentages for subcontracting to large businesses (LB) and various small business categories (SB, VOSB, SD-VOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB). It also requires a description of the types of supplies and services to be subcontracted.
• Subcontracting Procedures (Part 2): Outlines methods for identifying potential sources, administering the subcontracting program, and developing goals. It includes sections for the individual administering the program and methods used for outreach.
• Subcontracting Plan Management (Part 3): Certifies the offeror's agreement to manage the plan, including assisting small businesses, providing consideration in make-or-buy decisions, counseling firms, confirming certifications, providing notice of penalties for misrepresentation, and including subcontracting clauses in subcontracts. It also details reporting requirements (ISR, SSR) and record-keeping obligations.
• Agreement and Approval Signatures (Part 4): Sections for offeror agreement, review, and approval by Contracting Officer, Division Chief, and Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative.
• Terms and Definitions: Clarifies terms such as Commercial Plan, Individual Plan, and various small business categories.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the government's expectations regarding small business participation. Bidders must complete and submit this plan as part of their proposal, demonstrating their commitment and strategy for meeting subcontracting goals. The details within this plan can influence proposal evaluation and contract award, particularly for opportunities with specific small business set-aside requirements or goals.