Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Vandenberg Space Force Base
ID: HQ0867-23-F-0010-001Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 22, 2023
Award #:HQ0867-23-F-0010
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

PSC

SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS (6117)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/120ef68b1dbd4600b405a23176e8950f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), is seeking to procure two portable solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations for installation at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California. This contract is justified as the requirement can only be fulfilled by a single source, which is currently the only company capable of meeting the specific technical specifications needed for these solar charging stations. The acquisition of these charging stations is crucial for supporting electric vehicle operations at the base, promoting sustainability and energy efficiency. Interested parties can reach out to Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@mda.mil or 256-450-0458, or Cris Mar at cris.mar@mda.mil or 256-631-0151 for further details.

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