Virtual Industry Day: ERCIP Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power

SOL #: 5412fa5e55ad4427a16ced85c035895aSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE
LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, United States

Place of Performance

Independence, MO

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 6, 2026
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Action Date
Mar 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

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

This Special Notice provides materials from the Virtual Industry Day held on March 5, 2026, for the ERCIP Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Microgrid and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Construction Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is planning a Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) Request for Proposals (RFP) for this project, estimated between $25M and $100M. The upcoming solicitation, W912QR26RA041, is tentatively scheduled for bids due at the end of April 2026.

Project Scope

The project involves the D-B-B construction of a 15 MW CHP power/heat production plant featuring two 7.5 MW dual-fuel combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and a black start diesel generator. It includes all necessary electrical distribution equipment, underground duct bank, and state-of-the-art microgrid controls for seamless operation, islanding capability during utility outages, and load shedding. The system will integrate with existing substations and the installation's natural gas, steam, condensate, and water infrastructure. Additional components include a new control room, environmental controls (low NOx turbines), a backup propane fuel storage/supply system, site improvements, demolition, full air permitting, communications, cybersecurity, and comprehensive commissioning. The NAICS code is 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.

Procurement Details

This will be an Unrestricted Full and Open competition utilizing a Single-Phase "Best Value Trade-off" award basis, with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Source Selection Criteria will include Volume I (Past Performance, Technical Approach, Small Business Participation Plan) and Volume II (Price and Pro Forma Information). Offerors must possess CMMC Level 2 certification. A Small Business Participation Plan is a rated evaluation factor for all offerors, and large businesses must submit a Subcontracting Plan. The solicitation package will be available via PIEE.

Industry Day Materials

The notice includes attachments from the Virtual Industry Day:

  • Virtual Industry Day Slides: Outlines project scope, procurement process, technical details, and proposal requirements.
  • Attendee List: Provides insight into participating organizations.
  • Attendees Interested in Connecting: Lists potential partners and subcontractors.

Contact & Timeline

For questions, contact Alexa Dukes at alexa.l.dukes@usace.army.mil. The Q&A from the Industry Day is ongoing and will be posted when complete.

  • Solicitation Number: W912QR26RA041 (Revised from W912QR26RA036)
  • Tentative Bid Due: End of April 2026
  • Industry Day Date: March 5, 2026
  • Notice Published (Updated): March 6, 2026

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Posted: Mar 6, 2026
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