FY26 G3 Aviation Solar Generator
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Qualification Details
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 Department of the Army, National Training Center (NTC) G3 Aviation, is soliciting proposals for a 12-month lease of a portable solar generator system with an option year, to support critical operations at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF), Fort Irwin, CA. This requirement is for a turn-key power solution in a remote, off-grid location. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a comprehensive leasing service for one commercial, portable solar generator. The system must provide a reliable, stand-alone power source for an FMQ-23 fixed base weather observation system, capable of 24/7 operations in the harsh Mojave Desert environment. Key requirements include:
- Power Output: Minimum continuous 10kW, with a primary solar source (2.88kW capacity) and an integrated propane-fueled secondary power source for 100% operational continuity. Automatic switching between sources is required.
- Technical Specifications: Inverter/charger system (240VAC/48VDC/6000W), LiFePO4 battery (800Ah/20,480Wh), and 240VAC delivery voltage.
- Performance: Must support a sustained continuous load of 240VAC/7.5 amps (1800 watts) and a peak instantaneous load of 240VAC/15 amps (3600 watts).
- Durability: Environmentally hardened, proven capable of long-term performance in extreme heat, sand, and high winds.
- Physical: Skid or wheel-mounted, of recent vintage (not more than five years old), clean, well-maintained, and tested within two weeks prior to delivery. Operating instructions must be posted.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Full responsibility for all maintenance, servicing, repairs, timely delivery, installation, and subsequent removal of the generator.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base Year: June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027. Option Year 1: June 16, 2027, to June 15, 2028.
- Place of Performance: Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF), Bldg 6212, Fort Irwin, CA 92310.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Size Standard: $40,000,000.00).
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: March 27, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will undergo a two-step evaluation process:
- Technical Acceptability: Pass/fail.
- Price Evaluation. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price.
Additional Notes
The government will provide a designated, cleared, and level site for generator placement and reasonable access during standard operating hours. The contractor is responsible for all fuel, tools, personnel, and storage facilities. Contractor personnel require proper identification and background checks for Fort Irwin access. Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).