Sources Sought to Sole Source- Redstone Arsenal Airfield MG – Electric Power, Photovoltaic Project (Recloser)
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is conducting a Sources Sought to identify firms capable of constructing the Redstone Arsenal Airfield Microgrid – Electric Power, Photovoltaic Project. This notice specifically highlights an intended sole-source brand name requirement for G&W-Viper-ST 27kV pole mounted reclosers (Model VIP388ER-12) with SEL relays (Model SEL651R22CXGAXAE1113B2XX) and G&W 15.5 Solid Dielectric pad mounted reclosers (Model PME-VIP378ER-12-I-ST) with SEL relays (Model SEL651R22CXGAXAL1111210XX). Capability statements are due by April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of an airfield microgrid at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, focusing on electric power and photovoltaic components. A key aspect of the future solicitation will be the inclusion of specific brand-name reclosers and associated relays as detailed above.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: Y1NZ (Construction Of Other Utilities)
- Place of Performance: Huntsville, AL, United States
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, the USACE will consider capability statements from any interested party who believes they can meet the specified brand-name requirement. Submissions must be in writing and contain sufficient detail to allow USACE to determine the interested party's capability.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement. Submissions should be sent to Henry Caldera at henry.c.caldera@usace.army.mil.