Fort Buchanan Microgrid

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the procedures for submitting offers and the evaluation criteria for a solicitation to select one contractor for the Construction of a Microgrid system at the Fort Buchanan Army Installation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The procurement is a single-phase, Best Value Trade-Off process, aiming to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value to the Government. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered approximately equal to price.

The project involves a Design-Bid-Build construction of a microgrid system, including:

• Twelve (12) continuous duty 570 KW diesel generators with 480V output, stepped up to 13.2KV via transformers.

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

• Nine (9) 12,000-gallon above-ground, ballistic-resistant diesel fuel tanks for 14 days of continuous operation.

• 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).

• The microgrid system will support energy resiliency and requires an interconnection agreement with the utility provider, LUMA.

• The target ceiling for contract award is $45,000,000.

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

• Hard copies will not be accepted.

• Proposals must be submitted no later than the date specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442.

• The evaluation process includes:

  • Proposal compliance and responsibility review.
  • Past performance/technical evaluation (Volume I: Past Performance, Technical Approach).
  • Price evaluation (Volume II: Price and Pro Forma Information).
  • Price/technical trade-off analysis.

• Evaluation factors are listed in relative order of importance, with technical factors (other than price) combined being approximately equal to price.

• Key submission volumes include:

  • Volume I: Past Performance, Technical Approach (Management Plan, Schedule Narrative).
  • Volume II: Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule, Joint Venture Agreements, Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability, Pre-Award Information, Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) Level Certification.

• No specific set-aside information is detailed in this document.

• Offerors are encouraged to save a copy of their upload confirmation.

• The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

• File naming conventions and organization are specified.

• Page limits apply to specific sections.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) or higher is required for award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the agenda for a pre-proposal conference for the Installation-level Microgrid and Backup Power Design project at Fort Buchanan, PR. The project involves a Design-Bid-Build Construction effort to provide an installation-level microgrid.

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

• 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 for 14 days of critical operations.

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

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

• The microgrid system aims to support energy resiliency through on-site generation.

• Net metering and interconnection agreements require approval from LUMA.

• Contract Number: W912QR26RA028

• Contract Title: Installation-level Microgrid and Backup Power Design

• Period of Performance: Commencement within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), completion within 1,141 calendar days after NTP.

• Offers Due: May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.

• All submissions shall be electronic.

• Evaluation Factors (listed in relative order of importance):

  • Volume I - Factor I: Past Performance (1st)
  • Volume I - Factor II: Technical Approach (2nd)
    • Element I: Management Plan
    • Element II: Schedule Narrative
  • Volume II: Price and Pro Forma Information

• All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are considered approximately equal to price.

• The Government intends to award without discussions.

• CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification is required for award. Prime contractors and subcontractors must comply throughout the supply chain.

• The pre-proposal conference was held on March 25, 2026.

• Questions related to site visit findings must be posted in ProjNet.

• No pictures are allowed within Fort Buchanan boundaries.

• The permitting process involves "Pre-Consulta" through the PR Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos (OGPe) and requires approval from LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC, which may take approximately 12 months.

• Buy American Act applies; requires a two-part test for domestic construction material.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an attendance sheet for a Pre-Proposal Conference / Site Visit related to the "W912QR26RA028 Microgrid Installation Ft. Buchanan" project.

• Lists attendees' names, agencies, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• Includes signatures for attendees.
• Dated March 25, 2026.

This document provides a record of who attended the pre-proposal conference and site visit. Potential bidders can use this to identify other interested parties or potential partners/competitors. It also serves as confirmation of attendance for those who participated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W912QR26RA028, originally dated 05 MAR 2026.

Key changes include:

• Response Due Date Extension: The response due date has been extended from 17 Apr 2026 to 01 May 2026.

• Attachment Updates:

  • The "Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions" document has been updated and is now referred to as "Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions (Amendment 0002)".
  • The "Microgrid Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda (1)" and "Microgrid Attendance Sheet (2)" have been added as attachments.
  • The original "Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions" has been deleted.

• Clause Modifications:

  • 252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025): This clause has been modified to clarify definitions and requirements related to CMMC Level 2 (Self) for information systems processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It details requirements for current CMMC status, plan of action and milestones, unique identifiers, and reporting.
  • 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract (Apr 1984): This clause has been modified, though the specific alterations are not detailed in this section.
  • 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Deviation) (Feb 2026): This clause has been removed from the solicitation.

• Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements (Response Due Date)

• Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets (Attachments)

• Section 00 21 00 - Instructions (Clause 252.204-7025)

• Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions (Clause 52.252-4)

• FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text (Clause 52.225-9)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 01 May 2026.

• Bidders should review the updated CMMC requirements and the modified/deleted clauses to ensure their proposals are compliant.

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.