Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays and Battery Storage
ID: W50S9925BA005Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TNANG 164MEMPHIS, TN, 38118-7101, USA

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Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF EPG FACILITIES - SOLAR (Y1MG)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays and Battery Storage at the Tennessee Air National Guard's facility located at 4593 Swinnea Rd., Memphis, TN. The project, which is set aside for Total Small Business participation, involves the installation of solar panels and battery backup systems on two buildings, creating a high-resiliency grid-stabilization system to enhance renewable energy usage. The estimated contract value ranges between $5 million and $10 million, with bids due by November 12, 2025, and a pre-bid conference having taken place on September 11, 2025. Interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit inquiries to the primary contact, Christopher Rhyne, at 164.AW.MSC.ORG@US.AF.MIL.

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    Christopher Rhyne
    164.AW.MSC.ORG@US.AF.MIL
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    The "ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - CONSTRUCTION" document details the solicitation W50S9925BA005 for PV Arrays and Battery Storage at USPFO ACTIVITY TNANG 164, Memphis, TN. Issued on August 19, 2025, and opened on November 13, 2025, the project involves the installation of PV Array & Battery Storage in building 4513 and PV Solar panel sections on building 4455. The government estimated the project at $4,069,471.00 for item 1 (PV Array & Battery Storage bldg 4513) and $455,518.00 for item 2 (PV Solar panel sections on Building 4455). Two offers were received: Ecolectrics, LLC, with a total estimated amount of $5,168,400.00 for item 1 and $912,800.00 for item 2, and Fesco Energy, LLC, offering $4,634,595.00 for item 1 and $199,556.98 for item 2. Both offerors acknowledged amendments and provided 20% bid security. The abstract was certified by Gregory M. Allen, Capt - Base Contracting Officer, on November 12, 2025.
    The document, Optional Form 1419A (11-88) "Abstract of Offers - Construction Continuation Sheet," is used to record offers for construction projects when more than two offers are received. It supplements the main OF 1419 form and accommodates up to 13 contract items per sheet. The form details the solicitation number, project title (e.g., PYKL152013, PV ARRAYS AND BATTERY STORAGE), and lists information for multiple offerors. For each offeror, it captures their name (e.g., Vastglobe Logistics, LLC, SAC Federal, LLC), bid security type and amount, and acknowledged amendments. For each contract item, it records the item number, estimated quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount. The example provided shows four offerors for two contract items, with varying bid amounts and bid security information, indicating a competitive bidding process for a federal construction project.
    The Tennessee Air National Guard's 164th Airlift Wing held a pre-bid conference and site visit on September 11, 2025, for solicitation W50S99-25-B-A005, concerning PV Arrays & Battery Storage at 4593 Swinnea Rd. The meeting, attended by various contractors, covered project scope, government personnel roles, contract terms, performance period, due dates, and delivery methods. A briefing on the project scope was provided, and general questions were addressed. A site visit to the hangars and buildings followed, allowing contractors to establish reference points from drawings. All Requests for Information (RFIs) from the conference and site visit will be submitted via PIEE/Solicitation, with questions, answers, and any revised documents to be posted upon availability. The meeting and site visit concluded after two and a half hours.
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