Solicitation Notice: ERCIP Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power

Justification Review Document (Other)

This document provides a justification and approval for other than full and open competition for brand-name Schweitzer Electronic Laboratories (SEL) power system protection relays and power system controllers. These components are required for the Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Missouri. The estimated cost for these SEL relays and controllers is approximately $2.6 million.

• The requirement is for the provision of power system multifunction protection relays and power system controllers.

• It is critical that these individual protection and control and monitoring devices are from the same manufacturer (SEL) to ensure proper functionality, communication, and coordination.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.

• Award is anticipated using FY26 Military Construction (MILCON) funding.

• The overall contract action is estimated to be fair and reasonable, with adequate price competition expected for the full and open construction contract.

• The government is not sole-sourcing the contract; this justification is to specify brand-name components within a construction contract that will be solicited on a full and open competitive basis.

• The Contracting Officer will publish all required notices to the Government Point of Entry (GPE), and any bids or proposals received for the construction contract shall be considered.

• Full and open competition is anticipated at the prime contractor level.

• Not applicable, as the contract will be solicited on a full and open competitive basis.

• A Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM.gov on February 10, 2026. Four responses were received.

• Responses from two firms were deemed not applicable as they did not provide a technical alternative to the specified SEL hardware.

• One firm's response objected to sole-sourcing engineering services (which is not the action being taken).

• Another firm submitted a capabilities statement but did not provide a technical alternative.

• Two firms argued their open-standard (IEC 61850) components were equivalent, but an engineering review determined that only SEL can meet the requirements without introducing unacceptable risk.

• This is a new requirement for a brand-name specification within a new construction project. There is no direct procurement history for this action.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the construction of a microgrid and combined heat and power (CHP) system at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. The project is a full and open procurement with a 10% HUBZone price evaluation preference. Funds are not presently available, and award is contingent upon appropriation. The estimated price range is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

• Construction of a 15.0 MW CHP power/heat production plant with two 7.5 MW dual-fuel combustion turbines (natural gas and propane).

• Integration with existing electrical infrastructure, including microgrid controls for various operation modes (parallel, island, black start).

• Installation of two 500-gallon wastewater/oil underground storage tanks.

• Connection to existing natural gas, steam, condensate, and water infrastructure.

• Industrial-grade controls with a new control room.

• Site improvements, demolition, full air permitting, communications, cybersecurity, and full commissioning.

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 1014 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

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

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

• Size Standard: $45,000,000.

• Proposals are due by 01:00 PM local time on May 22, 2026.

• Award will be made using a Best Value Trade-Off process.

• Evaluation factors (other than price) are considered approximately equal to price.

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

• A site visit is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM CDT. Sign-up is required by April 15, 2026.

• Full and open competition.

• 10% HUBZone price evaluation preference.

• Contractors must register and complete representation and certification requirements in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must acknowledge amendments.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required.