Fort Buchanan Microgrid

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation to update permitting requirements and site visit information.

• Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements: Miscellaneous text modified.

• SF 1442 BLOCK 10 CONTINUATION:

  • Technical Inquiries are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.
  • Proposals are due in EASTERN TIME (UTC-4).
  • Site Visit information is detailed in Section 00 72 00.
  • Requirements for Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level Certification) are referenced.
  • The contract award basis is best value tradeoff (see Section 00 22 00).

• Pre-Proposal Conference: To be held at DPW Bldg. 34, Fort Buchanan, PR on March 25, 2026, 0900-1130 AST.

• Site Visit: Participants meet on March 25, 2026, at the Visitor's Control Center Parking, Fort Buchanan at 0830 AST. The site visit will occur after the Pre-Proposal Conference.

• Site Visit Registration: Individuals must register with Caleb Santiago Morales by March 23, 2026 (Monday). Forms must be returned by March 16, 2026, 1500 AST.

• Site Access: Requires Real ID, US Passport, or other compliant identification. Negative police record checks may prevent access. Vehicles require valid registration.

• Section 00 30 00 - Available Information:

  • Permitting Requirements: The successful contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and endorsements.
  • Project is subject to legal consultation ("Pre-Consulta") via the PR Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos (OGPe), initiated through the Single Business Portal.
  • Electric service provider (LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC) approval is required for renewable distributed generation systems, with an anticipated Evaluation and Endorsement process of twelve (12) months.
  • Contractor is responsible for providing technical documentation for equipment during the Evaluation and Endorsement phases.
  • Procurement, fabrication, and delivery of equipment are subject to permitting and require acceptance by both the Government and the service provider.

• The amendment clarifies site visit logistics and registration deadlines.

• It emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for obtaining permits and endorsements, including those from the electric service provider (LUMA).

• The timeline for the Evaluation and Endorsement process (approx. 12 months) should be factored into project planning.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) W912QR26RA028 for the design and construction of an installation-level microgrid at Fort Buchanan Army Installation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The project aims to enhance energy resiliency by providing on-site energy generation.

• Installation of approximately 8 MW of new diesel generators and a 4 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) (optional).

• Installation of a microgrid control system, including paralleling switchgear, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers, protective relaying, and fiber optic communication connections.

• Installation of twelve 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant diesel fuel tanks with a fuel polishing system for 14 days of continuous critical operations.

• Integration of existing onsite generation (4.65 MW solar PV array and two 275 kW wind turbines).

• Site work, start-up commissioning, interconnection agreement, assessment & authorization.

• Modification of the existing electrical distribution system.

• Net metering and interconnection agreements requiring approval from utility provider LUMA.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Contract Duration: 1,141 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• NAICS Code: 237130

• Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

• The official solicitation will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/).

• Paper copies will not be issued.

• Contractors must register at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://sam.gov/) to download the solicitation.

• Amendments will be posted on SAM.gov and are the only method of distribution.

• This acquisition is a General Small Business SET-ASIDE procurement.

• Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Mandatory Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 requirement for the contractor and subcontractors processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Offerors must possess a current CMMC Level 2 certification (or higher) at the time of award, verifiable in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

• The full solicitation package is restricted and will only be released to contractors demonstrating CMMC compliance.

• To obtain the restricted documents, interested parties must send a Notification of Interest via email to SFC Henry Caldera (henry.c.caldera@usace.army.mil) with company CAGE Code, UEI, and confirmation of current CMMC Level 2 assessment in SPRS.

• Verification of CMMC status will be conducted by the Government.

• Upon confirmation, the solicitation package will be provided via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Firms not meeting the CMMC Level 2 requirement will be ineligible for the solicitation package and contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Design-Bid-Build construction project to procure one (1) contractor for the construction of a Microgrid system at the Fort Buchanan Army Installation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The project aims to enhance energy resiliency by providing on-site energy generation. The government will evaluate proposals using a Best Value Trade-Off process, with all evaluation factors other than price considered approximately equal to price.

• Installation of twelve (12) continuous duty 570 KW diesel generators with 480V output.

• Installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of approximately 2.5MWh/4MW.

• Installation of nine (9) 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant, diesel fuel tanks to sustain critical operations for 14 days.

• Installation of a microgrid control system, paralleling system, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relaying, and fiber optic communication connections.

• Integration of existing large-scale onsite generation (4.65 MW solar PV and two 275 kW wind turbines).

• Installation of diesel generators, microgrid control system, electrical interconnection switchgear, interconnection circuit wirings, and modification to the existing electrical distribution system.

• An interconnection agreement with the utility provider (LUMA) will be required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Target ceiling for contract award: $45,000,000

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Proposals are to be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Past Performance, Technical Approach) and Volume II (Standard Form 1442, Price Breakout Schedule, Joint Venture Agreements, Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability, Pre-Award Information, CMMC Level Certification).

• Evaluation will be based on Proposal Compliance/Responsibility Review, Past Performance/Technical Evaluation, Price Evaluation, and Price/Technical Trade-off Analysis.

• Key evaluation factors include Past Performance (1st) and Technical Approach (2nd), with all non-price factors combined being approximately equal to price.

• Submission deadline is specified on the solicitation document; late submissions will not be evaluated.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but CMMC Level 2 certification is required for award.

• Offerors are encouraged to limit submissions to essential data.

• Hard copies of proposals will not be accepted.

• File naming conventions and organization are specified.

• The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Design-Bid-Build construction project to provide an installation-level microgrid at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, USA. The procurement is set-aside for Small Business (SB). The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

• Design-Bid-Build construction project for an installation-level microgrid.

• Approximately 8 MW of new diesel generators and a 4 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) (as an option).

• Microgrid control system including paralleling switchgear, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers, protective relaying, and fiber optic communication connections.

• Twelve 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant, diesel fuel tanks with a fuel polishing system.

• Integration of existing large-scale onsite generation (4.65 MW solar PV and two 275 kW wind turbines).

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price Design/Bid/Build.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to commence work after notice to proceed, and 1141 calendar days to complete.

• Estimated Price Range: $25,000,000 - $100,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 237130 - Construction of Power and Communication Line and Related Structures.

• Size Determination: $45,000,000.

• Proposals are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on April 17, 2026.

• Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via ProjNet.

• The basis of contract award is the best value tradeoff process.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

• This procurement is set-aside for Small Business (SB).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 requirements is necessary.

• Offerors must register and complete representation and certification requirements in SAM.

• Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation provisions.

• No public opening of offers will occur.