Solicitation Notice: ERCIP Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power
Overview
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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, W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, has issued a solicitation for the Energy Resilience Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power project in Independence, MO. This is a Full and Open procurement with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The project magnitude is estimated between $25 million and $100 million, expected at the upper end of this range. A mandatory CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification is required for eligibility and to access restricted solicitation documents. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of a 15.0 MW Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at LCAAP. Key deliverables include:
- Two 7.5 MW dual-fuel combustion turbines (natural gas and propane).
- Integration with existing electrical infrastructure, including microgrid controls for various operation modes.
- 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.
Contract Details
- 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, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000).
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Full and Open competition with a 10% HUBZone price evaluation preference. A critical requirement is CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification, which must be current and verifiable in SPRS at the time of award. Firms without this certification will be ineligible for award and cannot access restricted solicitation documents.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- Evaluation: Best Value Trade-Off process, where non-price factors are approximately equal to price.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM CDT. Registration is mandatory by April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. See Section 00 21 00 for instructions.
Accessing Restricted Documents
To obtain the full solicitation package, interested parties must email Alexa Dukes (alexa.l.dukes@usace.army.mil) with their CAGE Code and UEI, confirming CMMC Level 2 status in SPRS. The Government will verify CMMC compliance before releasing documents via PIEE.
Important Notes
Bidder inquiries should be submitted through ProjNet. Contractors must be registered and have current representations and certifications in SAM.gov.