Pre-Solicitation Notice: Microgrid and Power Generation Infrastructure at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) - Las Cruces, New Mexico
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a Microgrid and Power Generation Infrastructure at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), Las Cruces, New Mexico. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an anticipated construction magnitude between $25 million and $100 million. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing a secure integrated feeder level microgrid. Key components include:
- A smart grid control system.
- A 600 kW carport mounted PV solar array.
- Propane generators with a total capacity of 670 kW.
- A 500kW/2000kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The solar PV array will be located in an existing parking area, requiring new electrical distribution lines and a fiber connection. The project also includes extending an existing fence, providing exterior lighting for the carport, and allowing for future EV charging stations. Replacement of Reverse Osmosis (RO) line starter control panels is also part of the scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Phase Best Value (Single Phase BV SSEB) contract.
- NAICS: 237130 (Construction Of Other Utilities).
- Construction Magnitude: $25 million to $100 million.
- Contract Duration: 496 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 30, 2026.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be based on a Trade-off analysis to determine the proposal offering the best value to the Government. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Important Requirements & Notes
- Registration: Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Joint Ventures must also have valid SAM registration.
- Cybersecurity: A current CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification or higher is required for all information systems used in contract performance that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI (DFARS 252.204-7021). Offerors need to register in PIEE and SPRS for CMMC.
- Solicitation Access: The official RFP will be available electronically on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the website for amendments.
- Point of Contact: Charity Mansfield, Contract Specialist, at charity.a.mansfield@usace.army.mil.
- Note: This is an advance notice; responses to this synopsis are not required.